Looking for an easy, screen-free activity for cosy autumn afternoons, rainy weekends and classroom parties? I've put together a free Fall Fun Bingo game you can download as a PDF-perfect for families, playdates, Scouts, church groups, and teachers. I'm a mum of four (two girls, 14 & 18, two boys, 6 & 11), and we road-tested this on a wet Saturday after football-it was a hit across the ages!
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What you'll get
- A 10-page PDF filled with autumn-themed bingo fun-ready to print at home or school.
- Multiple unique bingo cards so plenty of players can join in.
- Easy, low-prep setup: just print, cut optional markers, and play.
Paper size: Designed to print neatly on both A4 (UK/EU) and US Letter with "Fit to page" enabled.
How to download
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- Check your inbox (and promotions/spam just in case).
- Click the download link to save the PDF.
- Print as many copies as you need for personal use or a single classroom.
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How to play Fall Bingo (the simple way)
- Give each player one bingo card and a handful of markers (beans, buttons, coins, or paper scraps).
- Call out the autumn items one by one.
- Players cover the matching picture on their card.
- First to five in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) shouts "BINGO!"
- Verify the win and start a new round.
Marker ideas: corn kernels or pumpkin seeds feel perfectly seasonal, and they're budget-friendly. (Tip inspired by other family blogs' fall bingo posts.)
7 fun variations (to keep kids engaged)
- Blackout Bingo: Cover the entire card to win.
- Four Corners: First to cover all four corners wins.
- Speed Rounds: Set a timer for 2-3 minutes-most covered wins.
- Co-op Bingo: Team up siblings with one board to encourage turn-taking.
- Outdoor "Bingo Walk": Take a walk and spot autumn items (conkers, colourful leaves, scarecrows).
- Road-Trip Bingo: Pack laminated cards and use dry-wipe pens.
- Language Boost: In Wales, we like to call items in Welsh (dail = leaves, afal = apple) to sneak in vocab practice.
Printing & prep tips (teacher + parent approved)
- Best paper: 200-250 gsm cardstock for durability (add your affiliate link).
- Ink-savvy: Print on draft or B&W if you need to save ink-icons remain recognisable.
- Reusable sets: Laminate or pop into dry-erase pockets to use year after year (ideal for classrooms).
- Markers: Use dried pasta, conkers, pom-poms, or mini clothespins. (Autumn seeds/ kernels work brilliantly too.)
Classroom ideas & learning links
As a mum, I love sneaking learning into play:
- EYFS/KS1: Matching, listening skills, turn-taking, and vocabulary.
- KS2: Tell kids to describe the item before covering it (adjectives, similes, or short sentences).
- Early readers: Call words + show a picture; have pupils spell or use it in a sentence.
- Maths warm-up: Use markers to practice quick tallying and counting by 5s/10s between rounds.
Prizes & positive reinforcement (non-food ideas)
- Choose tonight's film or board game
- Extra bedtime story
- Autumn sticker sheet or pencil
- "Helper pass" (pick chores for others-my 6-year-old's favourite!)
- Small nature treasure (a special leaf or conker display jar)
Troubleshooting
- PDF won't open? Save to desktop first, then open in the free Adobe Reader.
- Cuts off when printing? Tick "Fit to Page" or "Scale to 100%" depending on your printer.
- Cards too big/small? Adjust the Scale setting (e.g., 90%) to fit your sleeves or pockets.
Terms of use
- Free for personal use and single-classroom use.
- Please link to this post, not the PDF file directly.
- No resale, file sharing, or uploading the PDF elsewhere. If a friend wants it, send them here to download.
I'll send it instantly so you can print and play today.
FAQs
Can I use this in my classroom?
Yes-free for a single classroom. For schools/multiple classes, please send colleagues to this post to download their own copy.
How many players can join?
As many as you have cards for-print as needed from your PDF. Laminating a few sets makes them last.
What ages is this best for?
Roughly 4-11 with adult support for the youngest. Teens get more into speed rounds and blackout games.
Any low-cost marker suggestions?
Pumpkin seeds, corn kernels, pasta shapes, buttons, or paper scraps. The Best Ideas for Kids
Behind the scenes: This printable is a 10-page PDF I designed to be classroom-friendly and ink-savvy so you can focus on making memories, not prep. Have fun-and if you use it, tag me on Instagram so I can share your setup!
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