Need a Christmas game that works for everyone, from toddlers to grandpa? Bingo is it. Nobody needs to know the rules, everybody gets a turn, and the room goes quiet right before someone shouts “BINGO!”
I made a free set of picture bingo cards you can print at home tonight. There are no sign-ups, no email walls and no watermarks. Just click the button and print.
The set has 30 different cards, so you won’t have to print doubles for a big party or a class of 30. Each card has 24 Christmas pictures and a free space in the middle. Every picture has its name under it, so early readers can play on their own.
Tip: Planning a whole game night? Pair the bingo cards with my 9 free printable Christmas games, including trivia, a word search and a scavenger hunt.
What’s in the Free Christmas Bingo Set
Both PDFs have the same 19 pages. One prints in full color, the other in ink-friendly black and white. Here’s what you get:
- 30 unique bingo cards, 2 per page, on US Letter paper.
- 24 pictures on every card, with a free star in the center.
- 36 calling cards to cut out and draw from a bowl or a stocking.
- A call sheet so the caller can check off each picture.
- A how-to-play page with four fun ways to win.
Download Your Christmas Bingo Cards
Color Christmas Bingo Cards
The color cards have red, green and gold letters, and bright pictures kids spot right away: Santa, a reindeer, a snowman, hot cocoa, a candy cane and more. They look great on cardstock.
Black and White Christmas Bingo Cards
The black and white set uses bold outline pictures and saves a lot of ink. It’s the one I’d print for a classroom or a church party. Kids can color their card while they wait for the game to start.
Calling Cards and Call Sheet
Both PDFs include 36 calling cards. Cut them apart on the dotted lines, toss them in a bowl and pull one at a time.
Check off each picture on the call sheet as you call it. When someone shouts “BINGO!”, you can check their card in seconds.
How to Play Christmas Bingo
- Give every player a bingo card and a handful of markers. Mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, buttons or candy all work.
- Cut out the calling cards and put them in a bowl, a hat or a Christmas stocking.
- The caller pulls one card at a time and reads the picture out loud. Show it to little ones who can’t read yet.
- Players cover that picture if it’s on their card. The star in the middle is free, so cover it at the start.
- The first player to cover 5 in a row (across, down or diagonally) shouts “BINGO!” and wins the round.
Want to play again? Clear the cards, put the calling cards back and swap cards with the person next to you.
4 Fun Ways to Win
A straight line is the classic. Once everyone knows the game, switch it up:
- Four corners: cover all 4 corner squares.
- Picture frame: cover every square around the outside edge.
- Christmas tree: cover the top middle square, the 3 middle squares of rows 2 and 3, all of row 4 and the middle square of row 5 for the trunk.
- Blackout: cover every square. It takes longer, so it’s great for the last round.
Printing Tips
- Print at 100% / Actual size. The cards are made for US Letter paper. On A4, choose “Fit” and they’ll still look great.
- Use white cardstock (65 to 110 lb) so the cards last for years.
- Slip the cards into sheet protectors and use dry-erase markers for a no-mess game.
- Print the calling cards on cardstock too, since they get handled the most.
Christmas Bingo FAQs
How many bingo cards do I need?
One card per player. This set has 30 different cards, which covers most classrooms and family parties. For more than 30 players, print a second set and play in two groups so no two players share a card.
Can I use these bingo cards in my classroom?
Yes! They’re free for personal, classroom, church and family use. Please don’t sell them or share the PDF itself. Share a link to this post instead.
What can I use as bingo markers?
Anything small: mini marshmallows, M&Ms, chocolate chips, buttons, pom poms or small squares of paper. Edible markers are always a hit with kids.
What are good prizes for Christmas bingo?
Candy canes, small chocolates, stickers, ornaments, hot cocoa packets or a dollar store gift. For adults, a white elephant style gift pile makes it extra fun.
Can we play Christmas bingo over Zoom?
Yes. Send each player a different card number from the PDF to print. The caller shares the calling cards on screen and reads them out. Players check their own cards and unmute to shout “BINGO!”
