Making Your Own Bingo Cards - 4 ways printer friendly


Print bingo cards 4 different ways. Choose the one most appropriate for your players. Or, print different cards for different players if you have a group with mixed abilities.

Traditional
Easier
Easiest
Double
 
Card Options:
  • Traditional Cards. Set of 60 - 8 ½ x 11, easy-to-read, traditional cards.
  • Easier Cards. Set of 30 - 8 ½ x 11, easy-to-read cards with the numbers in chronological order down each column - i.e., B 4, 7, 11, 13, 15. (These cards can make playing easier for cognitively impaired or young players.)
  • Easiest Cards. Set of 25 - 8 ½ x 11, easy-to-read cards with consecutive numbers down each column - i.e., B 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. They make playing even easier for cognitively impaired or very young players. (Note: You may have more than one winner per game.)
  • Double Cards - Harder Cards. Two cards per sheet for those players who like a more challenging game. (Set of 30 sheets.)
Print Options:
Click the "print" button on your computer to view your printer options and setup.
  • Select "all" to print a complete set of cards.
  • Type in a page range to print fewer cards.
  • Type in specific page numbers to print selected cards - to replace lost or damaged cards. (Each card is numbered in the lower right-hand corner.)

Paper Options:

  • For reusable cards, print on 8 ½" x 11" heavyweight or card stock paper (67-110 lb), depending on your printer.
  • For throwaway or disposable cards, use an inexpensive regular weight paper. (Players can use daubers, pencils or felt pens to "X" their cards - no need for bingo chips. Just toss the cards when the game is over.)

Project Ideas:

  • Make your own special occasion cards. Print colored cards for different occasions. Use pastel colored 8 ½" x 11" paper. (Pink for Valentine's Day; light green for St. Patrick's Day; pastel yellow for Easter, etc.) Decorate with seasonal stickers or clip art.

  • Mix and match your cards. Use a variety of colored papers to print a set of bingo cards. (Print 5 sheets in blue, 5 in pink, 5 yellow, etc.) Players can then choose their "lucky" color.

  • Make your own special bingo items. Using the Bingo Press, print cards to 8 ½" x 11" iron-on transfer sheets. (Available at most computer and office supply stores.) Press the transfers on T-shirts or canvas totes to make extra-special bingo prizes or gifts. Print to magnet sheets, sticker pages or clear decal sheets to create other special bingo projects. Note: Your printer must be capable of printing reverse or mirrored pages for some projects. Follow the package instructions.

Have Fun!


 

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