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Free Printable Boredom Buster Bingo Cards

For the rainy afternoon or the third day of school break when a child announces there is nothing to do. Hand over the card and a marker: each square is a screen-free activity, and the child marks it after doing it. Five in a row can earn a small reward such as picking dinner or staying up 15 minutes late.

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    How to play boredom buster bingo

    1. Set the number of players, then press Print or save as PDF. Each player gets a different card.
    2. Call items in random order with the built-in caller, or use the printed call list.
    3. Players mark each called square. The first to complete a row, column or diagonal shouts "Bingo!"

    Tip: Siblings and classmates each get the same ideas in a different arrangement, so they will not all start on the same row. Before printing, remove anything you lack supplies for, and make it a rule that an activity only counts once it has been cleaned up.

    Boredom Buster Bingo word list

    These 36 items are loaded into the generator above. Edit, remove or add your own before printing.

    • Build a pillow fort
    • Make a paper airplane
    • Put on a puppet show
    • Draw a self-portrait
    • Write a short story
    • Make up a dance
    • Build a card tower
    • Finish a puzzle
    • Play a board game
    • Invent a board game
    • Make a treasure map
    • Play hide-and-seek
    • Play charades
    • Play I spy
    • Play Simon says
    • Make a comic strip
    • Fold an origami animal
    • Build with blocks
    • Make an obstacle course
    • Have a tea party
    • Put on a fashion show
    • Cardboard box creation
    • Read a book aloud
    • Play sock basketball
    • Balloon volleyball
    • Make a bookmark
    • Learn a magic trick
    • Start a kitchen band
    • Make shadow puppets
    • Write a secret code
    • Make a collage
    • Paint with watercolors
    • Make a paper chain
    • Stuffed animal zoo
    • Tongue twister contest
    • Interview a grown-up
    Free printable Boredom Buster Bingo card: a sample word card ready to print
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    Questions and answers

    Are the bingo cards really free?

    Yes. You can print up to 10 unique cards per game at no cost, as often as you like, without creating an account. The optional Unlimited Pass is for larger groups.

    How do I save the cards as a PDF?

    Press "Print or save as PDF". In the print window choose "Save as PDF" as the printer. On a phone, use the share or print option in the preview that opens.

    Is every card different?

    Yes. Each card is shuffled separately from your list, so players cannot all win at the same time. The more items your list has beyond the number of squares, the more the cards differ.

    Can I use my own words?

    Yes. Replace the list with your own words or phrases, one per line. A 5×5 card with a free space needs at least 24 items, a 4×4 card needs 16 and a 3×3 card needs 8.

    What paper should I use?

    Normal printer paper works. Card stock lasts longer if you plan to reuse the cards. The layout fits both US Letter and A4.