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Jane Austen Characters Bingo Cards

A game for the book club or a film marathon — players mark each beloved character as they appear, from Elizabeth Bennet to Mr. Darcy and Emma Woodhouse.

Free to design and print · edit any square · 3×3, 4×4, or 5×5

Jane Austen characters bingo gathers the unforgettable cast of her novels — the clever heroines, the proud suitors, the meddling matchmakers, and the comic relations. Each square is a real character from her published works, so it is a treat for anyone who loves Pride and Prejudice, Emma, or Sense and Sensibility.

Start from the template, keep the character squares below or focus on a single novel, and print a set in minutes. Because every card is shuffled from the same list, each reader gets a unique grid for a book club night or an Austen film marathon.

Squares for an Austen card
  • Elizabeth Bennet
  • Mr. Darcy
  • Jane Bennet
  • Mr. Bingley
  • Mr. Collins
  • Lydia Bennet
  • Mr. Wickham
  • Lady Catherine
  • Emma Woodhouse
  • Mr. Knightley
  • Harriet Smith
  • Mr. Elton
  • Elinor Dashwood
  • Marianne Dashwood
  • Colonel Brandon
  • Mr. Willoughby
  • Anne Elliot
  • Captain Wentworth
  • Fanny Price
  • Edmund Bertram
  • Catherine Morland
  • Henry Tilney
  • Mrs. Bennet
  • Mary Bennet

These are just a starting point — swap in your own words in the editor before you print.

Ideas for your game

  • Focus on one novel

    Build a card from just Pride and Prejudice or Emma so the game matches the book your club is reading rather than spanning her whole body of work.

  • Play during a film marathon

    Mark each character as they first appear on screen during an Austen adaptation, giving everyone a reason to watch closely through every scene.

  • Print a set or play on phones

    Print a tidy batch for book club, or share one link and a QR code so readers who join the discussion remotely can play along too.

Editable and printable

Edit every square. Open the card in the editor, keep the suggested squares or replace them with your own words, emoji, or photos, and pick a theme that fits the day.

Print a whole set at once. Each card is shuffled from the same square list, so every player gets a unique grid. Print to standard letter or A4 paper on any home printer — or order professionally printed cards shipped to your door.

Or play live. Share one link and a QR code and the whole room plays from their phones, in person or over video.

Questions

Which characters are included?

Real characters from Jane Austen's published novels — heroines, suitors, and family members from Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Persuasion, and more.

How do I make these cards for free?

Open the editor, pick a theme, keep the suggested character squares or type your own, and print. A basic set is free to make and print for your group.

Can I focus on one book?

Yes. Edit the squares to feature characters from a single novel, so the game fits exactly the book your club is currently reading and discussing.

Can everyone get a different card?

Yes. Each card is shuffled from the same square list, so every reader gets a unique grid while marking the same cast of characters.

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