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Free Printable Nativity Bingo Cards
Every square comes from the Christmas story as Luke and Matthew tell it, from Gabriel's visit in Nazareth to the wise men and the flight to Egypt. Tell the story from Luke 1-2 and Matthew 1-2, or call the words one at a time, and players cover each person, place or object as it appears. Churches bring it out at a Sunday school Christmas party, a pageant rehearsal break or a family Advent night.
How to play nativity 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: Telling the story straight from scripture turns the game into a listening exercise, so pause after each paragraph to let younger children catch up. Nativity stickers make fitting prizes, and the winner can place the baby in the classroom manger scene.
Nativity Bingo word list
These 36 items are loaded into the generator above. Edit, remove or add your own before printing.
- Mary
- Joseph
- Baby Jesus
- Angel Gabriel
- Elizabeth
- Zechariah
- Nazareth
- Bethlehem
- Caesar Augustus
- Census
- No room at the inn
- Manger
- Swaddling cloths
- Shepherds
- Flock of sheep
- Fields at night
- Heavenly host
- Glory to God
- Good news of great joy
- Peace on earth
- Star in the east
- Wise men
- Gold
- Frankincense
- Myrrh
- King Herod
- Jerusalem
- Joseph's dream
- Flight to Egypt
- Simeon
- Anna
- Temple
- Emmanuel
- Savior
- City of David
- Mary's song
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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.