Free Printable Baby Shower Bingo Cards
These pre-filled baby shower bingo cards are ready to print and play. Each card features 24 common baby items plus a FREE center space, arranged in a classic B-I-N-G-O format. Print one per guest on cardstock for the best experience — no cutting, folding, or assembly required. This is the easiest way to add a fun, interactive game to any baby shower.
How to Use This Printable
Baby shower bingo is one of the most popular shower games because it turns gift opening into a group activity. Instead of guests sitting quietly while the mom-to-be unwraps presents, everyone is actively scanning their card and cheering when they get a match.
Printing Instructions
- Click "Print / Download PDF" above. Your browser's print dialog will open with the bingo card formatted to fit a standard letter-size page.
- Choose your paper. White cardstock (65 lb) gives the best results. The card will be sturdier and easier to write on. Regular printer paper works in a pinch.
- Print one per guest, plus extras. We recommend 3-5 extra cards for last-minute guests or anyone who wants a fresh card for a second round.
- Set quality to "Best" or "High." This ensures the text and grid lines print clearly and sharply.
How to Play
Hand out one bingo card and a pen or marker to each guest before gift opening begins. Explain that as the mom-to-be opens each gift, guests should look for a matching item on their card and mark it off. The first person to mark five items in a row — horizontally, vertically, or diagonally — shouts "BINGO!" and wins. The center FREE space counts automatically for every player.
For longer showers, play multiple rounds. After someone wins the first round, clear the cards (or hand out fresh ones) and play for a "blackout" round where the winner must mark off every single square. This takes longer and keeps the game going through the entire gift-opening session.
Prize Ideas
Small, inexpensive prizes work best. Here are some crowd-pleasing options that cost $5 or less:
- Scented candles or wax melts
- Mini hand cream or body lotion sets
- Gourmet chocolate bars
- Small potted succulents
- Lip balm gift sets
- Bags of specialty coffee or tea
Frequently Asked Questions
How to play baby shower bingo?
Give each guest a bingo card and a pen or marker. As the mom-to-be opens gifts, guests look for matching items on their card and mark them off. The first person to get five in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) calls out "BINGO!" and wins a prize. The FREE center space counts for everyone automatically. For added fun, you can play multiple rounds with different winning patterns like diagonal-only or blackout (every square marked).
How many bingo cards do I need?
Print one bingo card per guest, plus 3-5 extras for last-minute attendees or additional rounds. If you want to play multiple rounds, print two cards per guest so they can use a fresh card each round. Since these are free to print, there is no cost to having extras on hand. For a typical shower with 20 guests, printing 25-30 cards is a safe bet.
Can guests fill in their own bingo cards?
Yes! A popular variation is to give guests blank bingo cards and have them write in baby items they think the mom-to-be will receive as gifts. This makes every card unique and adds a prediction element to the game. However, pre-filled cards like this one are faster to set up and easier for guests who arrive late. Both versions are equally fun — it just depends on how much setup time you have.