Printable Birthday Bingo Cards, Free

Q: Can I add the guest of honor's name?

Yes. Type their name into the list under Words, along with a few favorite things, such as a pet's name or a catchphrase, and they land on the cards at random.

A bingo that plays itself at the party

Most of a birthday party is predictable, and that is what makes it a good bingo. The cake will come out, someone will sing a little off key, a balloon will pop, and a guest will be late. Each of those is a square. Guests keep their card in hand and mark things as they happen, so the game runs alongside the party instead of interrupting it.

For a kids' party, print the 3 x 3 version under Words and let children mark with stickers. For adults, the 5 x 5 card keeps the game going all evening, and guests can add in-jokes under Words, such as the birthday person's favorite phrase. The page prints up to 100 cards in one batch, each different.

Teens like it most when the list is full of their own catchphrases. Older relatives treat it as a conversation starter: ask someone what they have marked, and the chat begins. Hand the cards out at the door and collect them when the cake is cut.

Words on these bingo cards

Cake
Candles
Birthday song
Balloons
Party hats
Confetti
Streamers
Banner
Wrapped gifts
Gift bag
Greeting card
Ice cream
Pizza
Cupcakes
Make a wish
Photo booth
Piñata
Goodie bags
Party horn
Face paint
Bounce house
Musical chairs
Pass the parcel
Treasure hunt
Karaoke
Photo slideshow
Group photo
Number candle
Speech
Surprise guest
Birthday crown
Birthday button
Trick candle
Frosting on a nose
Paper plates
Napkins
Plastic cups
Cake knife
Lemonade
Juice boxes
Sprinkles
Chocolate cake
Balloon pop
Dance floor
Party playlist
Late guest
Thank-you note
Birthday text
Old family photo
Funny gift
Guest of honor
Party games

Using the cards through a birthday party

Choose Number of cards to match the guest list, then use Print or save as PDF. Two per page suits a living room, and four per page suits a classroom party.
Give each guest a card and pencil at the door. Tell them the squares are marked when seen, not called.
When someone fills a row, they stand up and show it to the birthday person, who decides if it counts.
For a second round, press New cards and print a new set, so nobody gets the same grid twice.

Questions about birthday bingo

What ages is birthday bingo for?

Any age. Kids from about five can play the 3 x 3 version, and the 5 x 5 version suits school-age children, teens and adults. Choose the grid under Words.

Can I add the guest of honor's name?

Yes. Type their name into the list under Words, along with a few favorite things, such as a pet's name or a catchphrase, and they land on the cards at random.

Does it work for a surprise party?

Very well. The list already has surprise guest and late guest; add squares like "guest of honor gasps" or "someone spoils it", then mark them as the plan unfolds.

Are there prizes?

Not required. Small toys work for children, and a bar of chocolate for adults.

Printable birthday bingo cards