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Picture Bingo for Groups

Printable picture bingo cards and a big-screen caller for groups.

Squares on each card
How many cards to print

Print the cards first. Then show this caller on the biggest screen you have.

Ready when you are

Tap "Next picture" to call the first picture.

Done for now

About picture bingo

Classic bingo with pictures instead of numbers, so no one needs to read small print. Print a set of unique cards, then use the on-screen caller to show each picture large on a TV, laptop or tablet.

  • Often suits early and middle stages
  • A group of 2 to 30
  • No timer or score
  • Printable

How to play picture bingo

  1. Choose 9 or 16 squares per card and how many players.
  2. Tap "Print cards". Each card is different.
  3. Open the caller on a large screen. Tap "Next picture" to show each picture with its name.
  4. Players cover the matching picture on their card with a coin, button or marker.
  5. Everyone who fills a row, or the whole card, gets a cheer. There are no losers in this version: keep playing until everyone has a line.

Tips for playing together

  • Use large tokens such as checkers or bottle caps. Small buttons can be hard to pick up.
  • Name the picture and say something about it: "A sailboat. Who has been out on a boat?"
  • Sit people with difficulty seeing closest to the screen, and pair helpers with players who need them.
  • Nine squares is plenty for most groups. Keep the session around 20 to 30 minutes.

New to playing with someone who has dementia? Read how to play games together, including what to do if they lose interest.

Questions and answers

How do I run picture bingo in a care home?

Print one card per player, put the caller on the biggest screen you have, and call pictures slowly, naming each one. Play until everyone has a line, so no one is left out.

Is it free to print?

Yes. Print as many cards as you need, as often as you like, for personal or group use.

Can people play without reading?

Yes. Every square is a large picture, with its name underneath for those who like words.

More gentle games

  • Picture pairs

    Find the two pictures that are the same. Pictures can stay showing.

    • Often suits early, middle and later stages

  • Find the same

    Look at the picture at the top and tap the same one below.

    • Often suits middle and later stages

  • Picture puzzle

    Tap two pieces to swap them until the picture is whole.

    • Often suits early and middle stages