This free bingo caller draws numbers for you, reads each one out loud and keeps a big board of every number called. It works on a laptop, tablet or phone with no sign-up and no download. Use it for a church bingo, a senior center afternoon, a nursing home activity hour or a family game over a video call. No money changes hands here; it is a caller, not a gambling site.
Check a Card
Using cards from our large print bingo card maker? Type the set and card number printed on the card.
Any other card: type its numbers, separated by spaces.
How to Use the Bingo Caller
- Pick the game. 75-ball is the B-I-N-G-O game played in US and Canadian halls. 90-ball is the British game.
- Press Call Next Number for each ball, or press Start Auto Call and choose how many seconds between calls. Slower is kinder for new or older players.
- Leave Read numbers aloud ticked and the caller speaks each number, then repeats the digits, the way a hall caller does: “B, 12. One, two.”
- When someone shouts Bingo, pause the auto call and check the card at the bottom of the tool.
- Press New Game twice to clear the board. The second press is there so nobody wipes a game by accident.
If you close the page by mistake, the caller remembers the game in progress on that device. Open the page again and carry on.
Checking a Winning Card
If you printed cards from our large print bingo card maker, every card carries a set number and a card number. Type both into the caller and press Check Card. It shows the card with the called numbers marked and tells you which line, the four corners or a blackout is complete.
Playing with cards from somewhere else? Type the numbers the player marked, separated by spaces, and press Check Numbers. The caller lists any that have not been called yet.
Tips for Seniors, Nursing Homes and Church Groups
- Put the caller on a TV or projector. The current number is shown in very large type, and the board shows everything called so far.
- Set auto call to 12 or 20 seconds for players who mark slowly or use large print cards.
- Use Repeat Last whenever someone missed a number. It costs nothing to say it twice.
- Turn the device volume up, or plug it into a speaker. On an iPhone or iPad, check the side switch is not on silent.
- Agree on the pattern before each game: one line, four corners or a full card blackout.
- Small prizes keep it fun: a candy bar, first pick of the dessert table, or a turn as caller.
75-Ball or 90-Ball?
75-ball bingo uses a 5 by 5 card with a free space in the middle, and the columns are B (1 to 15), I (16 to 30), N (31 to 45), G (46 to 60) and O (61 to 75). It is the game you find in American and Canadian bingo halls. 90-ball bingo uses tickets with three rows and is the standard game in the UK, with prizes for one line, two lines and a full house. If you are not sure, pick 75-ball.
Want the Real Thing?
Nothing beats a hall with a live caller and a room full of daubers. Find one in our US bingo hall directory or the Canada bingo guide, or see who plays tonight on the Friday and Saturday lists. First time? Read what to expect at a bingo hall.
Bingo Caller FAQ
Is this bingo caller free?
Yes. The bingo caller is free to use with no account, no download and no ads inside the tool. It runs in your web browser on a computer, tablet or phone.
Can the bingo caller read numbers out loud?
Yes. With Read numbers aloud ticked, the caller uses your device’s built-in voice to say each number with its letter, then repeats the digits. If you hear nothing, turn the volume up and check the device is not on silent.
Is the bingo caller random?
Yes. Each new game shuffles the balls using your browser’s secure random number generator, so every number has the same chance of coming up next.
Can I use it for bingo at a nursing home or senior center?
Yes. The large display, spoken numbers, slow auto call and Repeat Last button were made with older players in mind. Pair it with our large print bingo cards, which print one or two cards per page.
Can I play bingo over Zoom or FaceTime with this?
Yes. Share your screen, or point the camera at it, and players mark their own printed cards at home. Use auto call at 12 or 20 seconds so everyone keeps up over the video delay.
Can I win money with this bingo caller?
No. It is a free calling tool for games you run yourself. Bingo for money needs a license in most states and provinces; see our bingo rules by state before you charge for cards.