How to play Thanksgiving Bingo
- Print the cards. Choose the number of players, press Make new cards and print. Each card has 24 Thanksgiving pictures and a free 🦃 turkey square.
- Find markers. Candy corn, dried beans, cereal or popcorn kernels are perfect and very on-theme.
- Start the caller. In the Caller tab press Start. A new picture appears every few seconds and the caller reads it out: “Pumpkin Pie”, “Football”, “Wishbone”.
- First line wins. When someone shouts BINGO, check their card number in Check a card.
The game that keeps everyone at the table
Thanksgiving afternoons have a long gap between the meal and dessert. Bingo fills it without screens for everyone, without teams to argue about and without rules to explain. Little cousins play with the pictures, grandparents play with the words, and the game is over in ten minutes if people want to get back to the football.
Thanksgiving twist: the gratitude rule
When a player wins, before they collect a prize they say one thing they are thankful for this year. It turns a simple game into the moment everyone remembers.
Prize ideas
- First slice of pie, or first pick of the leftovers
- Skipping dish duty
- Choosing the next game or the movie
- Small fall treats: caramel apples, cookies, a mini pumpkin
Questions
Are the Thanksgiving bingo cards free to print?
Yes, completely free. Print as many cards as you need, in color or black and white, and use the online caller at no cost.
What age is Thanksgiving picture bingo for?
Any age. Children from about 3 can play with the pictures, older kids and adults can play with words only, and you can mix both on the same cards.
How long does a game take?
A one-line game usually takes 8 to 12 calls, about 2 to 4 minutes with the caller on auto. Blackout (the whole card) takes much longer and is good for a final round.
Can I print 4 cards on one page to save paper?
Yes. Choose 4 per page before printing. Choose 1 per page for big cards for small children.
Can family members join from another house?
Yes. Share your screen on a video call with the caller in Big screen mode, and send them the printed cards as a PDF (use Save as PDF in the print window).
Want classic number bingo? Try the free 75-ball & 90-ball bingo caller, or the Tambola (Housie) caller.