How to Learn Times Tables with a Multiplication Bingo Game

Memorizing the 2 through 10 times tables can feel like a chore. Turning them into a game changes everything. Multiplication bingo is perfect for kids in 2nd and 3rd grade (ages 7-9), and also works as review for ages 6-10.

Why games work for math

• Active recall: the child does mental math on every turn.
• Screen-free: a hands-on activity with cards and calling cards.
• Self-checking: every calling card shows the answer, so no calculator needed.
• Play at home or school: for 1 to 12 players.

What’s in a printable times tables bingo

A printable multiplication bingo pack usually includes 12 unique bingo cards (3×3 grid), 45 calling cards with answers, prize cards, and instructions in English and Spanish — all in a high-quality, print-ready PDF (A4).

Want to try it? Check out the Multiplication Tables Bingo and download the printable to start playing today.

Tips for extra practice

1. Start with the easy tables (2, 5 and 10) to build confidence.
2. Then move to the middle ones (3, 4 and 9).
3. Leave the harder tables (6, 7 and 8) for when the child feels ready.
4. Use tokens or colored chips to mark the squares.

With steady play, the times tables stick almost without noticing. Let’s play!