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Free Printable Good Old Days Bingo Cards

A reminiscence game built from everyday life in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. As the caller reads each item, such as a party line or a wringer washer, residents cover it and anyone who wants to can share the memory it brings back. The stories matter more than the win, so let the conversation run.

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    How to play good old days 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: Bring two or three real objects if you can borrow them, such as a rotary phone or a fountain pen, and pass them around when they are called. In memory care, the 4x4 grid with one card per page keeps the pace gentle.

    Good Old Days Bingo word list

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

    • Rotary phone
    • Party line
    • Milkman
    • Drive-in movie
    • Soda fountain
    • Jukebox
    • Record player
    • Transistor radio
    • Black-and-white TV
    • Rabbit ears antenna
    • Clothesline
    • Wringer washer
    • Icebox
    • Typewriter
    • Phone booth
    • Penny candy
    • Five-and-dime
    • Sock hop
    • Poodle skirt
    • Saddle shoes
    • Victory garden
    • Ration book
    • Trading stamps
    • Paper route
    • Sunday drive
    • Telegram
    • Fountain pen
    • Pin curls
    • Station wagon
    • Roller skate key
    • Paper dolls
    • Double feature
    • Carhop
    • Percolator
    • Mail-order catalog
    • Switchboard operator
    Free printable Good Old Days Bingo card: a sample word card ready to print
    A sample card. Yours are shuffled differently for every player.

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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.