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GenreHistoricalInformationalMystery
Non-fictionPlotPoetryRealistic
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Use separate item lists for each column. This is useful for american traditional 75 ball number bingo or cards where each column should draw from a different set of items.
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    About: This bingo card is perfect for a classroom book club, library event, or any gathering of literature lovers. It covers a wide range of reading genres and literary terms, making it a fun way to spark discussion and encourage exploration of different types of stories. The tone is engaging and educational, great for students or book enthusiasts alike.

    How To: To get a printable PDF, click the Print button. You can modify the card count and other print preferences on the Print tab. Grid items and free space text can be edited on the Basic tab. Appearance can be highly customized on the corresponding tabs, or you can easily find any setting on the 🔍 tab.

    How to play Genre Bingo Cards?

    • Paper Caller: Print PDF calling list & calling slips and physically choose the slips.
    • Paper Players: Print PDF bingo cards and physically scratch the cards.
    • Virtual Players: Click on the Play button above, and then click on the 🎫 button.
    • Virtual Caller: Click on the Play button above.
    • Combo Play: Select any combination above. For example, caller can be either Paper or Virtual. And players can be Paper or Virtual or a mix of both.

    Step-By-Step:

    1. Start by downloading the Genre Bingo PDF by clicking on the "Print" button above.
    2. Open the PDF and print a hard copy.
    3. For random drawing, you can print another copy of the call list, cut, fold and then pick them randomly at play time.
    4. Cut the bingo cards at the cut lines if there are greater than 1 bingo cards per page.
    5. Distribute one card per player. For marking, you can use markers. Crayons cost the least.
    6. Select one person to be the caller. If you are playing in a small group, the caller may as well play along with their own Bingo card.
    7. The caller starts the game by randomly drawing an item from the call list and announcing it to all players.
    8. The players look at their cards to see if they have the announced word. If they do, they cross off that word.
    9. The first player to finish a horizontal, vertical, or a diagonal line of crossed items announces "Bingo!" and wins the game.
    10. The caller checks that the items crossed off form a correct line as per the Bingo card and call list.
    11. You can play for different patterns or a full card blackout for an extended game.

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