How to play Valentine’s Day bingo
- Print one card per player. Every card in the set is different.
- Call the words in random order, such as “Rose” or “Teddy Bear”. The caller screen on this page shows each word in big letters and remembers what was called; the PDF also has a caller’s list to cut up.
- Players cover each word on their card. The center square is free.
- Five in a row across, down or diagonally wins. Check the card against the called words.
About these cards
Paper hearts, candy and a mailbox full of cards. Valentine’s Day bingo for the class party, a family dinner or a senior center social, with friendly words that fit kindergarten through grandparents.
The PDF has 30 different cards, two per page, plus a caller’s list; the large print PDF has one big card per page. Cards are free for home, classroom and group use.
Ideas for your Valentine’s Day bingo game
For a classroom Valentine’s party, candy hearts or small cut-out paper hearts make perfect markers, and a handful of stickers or a pencil makes a fine prize. While children deliver their cards to each other’s mailboxes, run a couple of quick one-line rounds so nobody is left waiting.
At a senior center or assisted living social, print the large print cards and let residents take turns being the caller. Between rounds, ask who remembers their first valentine or how they met their sweetheart; those stories are often the best part of the afternoon.
All 36 words on these cards
- Heart
- Cupid
- Arrow
- Rose
- Chocolate
- Candy Hearts
- Valentine Card
- Love
- Friend
- Hug
- XOXO
- Teddy Bear
- Red
- Pink
- Lollipop
- February
- Flowers
- Mailbox
- Cupcake
- Balloon
- Bow
- Ribbon
- Lace
- Sweetheart
- Be Mine
- Friendship
- Kindness
- Glitter
- Stickers
- Sprinkles
- Love Bug
- Lovebirds
- Party
- Cookies
- Smile
- Doily
Questions
Is it okay for a school party?
Yes. There is nothing romantic beyond hearts, roses and the odd XOXO; most squares are about friendship, kindness, cards and treats, so teachers can use it from kindergarten to fifth grade without changing a word.
When should we play?
In early February: at the class party on February 14, on the school day closest to it, or at a friends’ get-together or family dinner that week.
Can it replace a card exchange?
It pairs well with one. Have each child bring a small valentine, play a round, and let the first to get a line choose a card from the class mailbox first.
Are all the cards different?
Yes. Each card uses a different mix of words in a different order, so no two cards match.