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Free Printable Hobbies and Pastimes Bingo Cards
What did you love doing on a free Saturday? Each square names a hobby or pastime, from quilting and woodworking to bowling and bridge. The caller reads one, players cover it, and a quick show of hands for "who did this one" helps residents find neighbors with shared interests.
How to play hobbies and pastimes bingo
- Set the number of players, then press Print or save as PDF. Each player gets a different card.
- Call items in random order with the built-in caller, or use the printed call list.
- Players mark each called square. The first to complete a row, column or diagonal shouts "Bingo!"
Tip: Note which hobbies get the most hands and use them to plan next month's activity calendar. New residents can play in their first week as a low-pressure way to meet people.
Hobbies and Pastimes Bingo word list
These 36 items are loaded into the generator above. Edit, remove or add your own before printing.
- Knitting
- Crocheting
- Quilting
- Sewing
- Embroidery
- Gardening
- Bird watching
- Fishing
- Woodworking
- Painting
- Reading
- Crossword puzzles
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Bridge
- Checkers
- Chess
- Dominoes
- Bowling
- Golf
- Square dancing
- Choir singing
- Playing piano
- Stamp collecting
- Coin collecting
- Baking
- Canning
- Photography
- Scrapbooking
- Letter writing
- Genealogy
- Model trains
- Camping
- Antiquing
- Whittling
- Shuffleboard
- Horseshoes
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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.