Thanksgiving Bingo Cards
Something for the gap between the turkey and the pie. Pick a size, print a card for each guest and let the youngest person at the table be the caller.
Call sheet for this game
Ideas for the Thanksgiving table
- Gratitude bingo: before marking a square, say one thing you are thankful for that matches it (a family recipe, a phone call home).
- Parade and game bingo: keep a card on the sofa and mark things as they happen on TV.
- Kids’ table bingo: picture cards and a 3×3 grid; prizes are first pick of the pie.
- Leftovers round: on Friday, play a blackout game with whoever is still in the house.
How to set it up
- Print one card per guest, plus two spares for late arrivals.
- Give the call sheet to the host, or cut out the caller cards and put them in a bowl.
- Use dried corn, beans or cranberries as markers.
Questions
When should we play Thanksgiving bingo?
Two good moments: while the turkey rests and everyone is hungry and restless, or after dinner when nobody wants to move. A 3×3 game takes five minutes; a 5×5 blackout fills the time before dessert.
Can the kids play who cannot read yet?
Yes. Switch “Show on the squares” to Emoji or Words + emoji. Turkey, corn, pie, leaves and the rest print as pictures.
Can we play it during the parade or the football game?
Yes. Mark a square whenever you see it on screen or at the table: a parade balloon, a touchdown, someone asking for the gravy. No caller needed.
Are all the cards different?
Yes. Every card in a set has its squares in a different order, and as long as the word list allows it, a different selection of words too. If a list is too short to make that many different cards, the generator says so instead of printing repeats.
How do I print the cards?
Press Download PDF and print the file, or press Print to use your browser’s print dialog. Choose US Letter or A4 and 1, 2 or 4 cards per page. Four per page saves paper; one per page is easiest for small children and people who need large print.
Is it really free?
Yes. Up to 30 cards per set, every theme, every grid size, the call sheet and caller cards, PDF download and printing are free with no account. Free cards carry a small line at the bottom that says where they were made.