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Printing bingo cards

From a ready-made template to twenty-five printed cards: format, paper, trim and data merge.

  • Every card unique10–40 shuffled variants so nobody can copy their neighbour.
  • Print-ready PDFOne page per card, A5 or A6, at 100% scale.
  • CSV for InDesignFields feld_01 to feld_25 for data merge in your own layout.
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Printing bingo cards

Tap a square. Three in a row is bingo.

Five steps from PDF to the stack on the table.

Know-how

PDF vs. single image vs. CSV

For most events a multi-page PDF is enough: one page per bingo card, ready to print.

Anyone using InDesign also gets a CSV with fields feld_01 to feld_25 — ideal for Data Merge and brand layouts. Single screenshots or Word documents quickly look unprofessional and scale poorly.

Know-how

Paper and format

A5 or A6 per card is handy for guests.

Paper: 160–200 gsm matte looks high-quality and doesn't crease easily. For outdoor events or festivals: optionally laminated or weatherproof card. Single-sided printing is enough — leave the back blank for notes.

Know-how

Variants: why every card should be different

If everyone has the same arrangement, the game is over the moment someone laughs along.

Mingo automatically shuffles 10–40 variants from the same quests — same content, different field distribution. That keeps it fair and exciting.

Know-how

Print it yourself or have it printed

Up to 20 cards: often cheaper and faster on a home printer or at a copy shop.

From 30+ an online print service pays off — upload the PDF, choose the paper, have it delivered. Important: always print at "100% size", not "Fit to page", otherwise the layout shrinks.

How to

Finish your project in Mingo

Write quests or start from a template, check the preview and choose the number of variants (10–40). Only export when everything fits — pay-per-export, no subscription.

How to

Download the PDF

After export you get a multi-page PDF: each page a unique card plus a cover page. Optionally save the CSV for InDesign alongside.

How to

Check print settings

Scaling 100%, don't crop the margins (unless your printer requires it). Colour profile: for parties the default is often fine; for brand events use sRGB or the print shop's spec.

How to

Do a test print

Test one page: is the text legible? Are the fields big enough to tick? Is the margin not cut off? Only then print the rest.

How to

Cut and lay out

For an A4 sheet with two A5 cards, cut them yourself or have the copy shop do it. Place the cards visibly before the event — then even shy guests find their way in easily.

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Frequently asked questions

Which paper do you recommend for bingo cards?

160–200 gsm matte — feels like a card, not a flyer. For kids' parties, 120 gsm is fine too.

Can I lay out the cards in InDesign?

Yes. The CSV export contains all fields plus the bingo ID. Data Merge in InDesign, layout to your design — Mingo delivers the content.

How many variants do I need?

At least as many as guests, plus a few spare cards. For most parties 20 variants are enough.

What does the export cost?

Party set: 20 cards for €7. Event set: 40 cards for €12 — pay once, PDF and CSV included. Templates and the editor stay free.

Can I see a preview before buying?

Yes. You see sample cards in the editor. The preview PDF has a watermark — the final export is print-ready without one.

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Put the guide into practice and export your first card set.

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