7 free puzzle and game makers
- Word search — up to 40 words, grid sizes from 8 × 8 to 25 × 25 that you choose yourself, four direction levels, square, circle, heart or diamond shapes, an optional secret message in the leftover letters (with a live letter count), and a highlighted answer key.
- Word scramble — every word is guaranteed to come out scrambled, with first-letter, first-and-last-letter or letter-box hints and an optional word bank.
- Crossword — type “word - clue” lines (dash, colon, tab or |). The maker tries dozens of layouts, keeps the most compact one and names any word it could not place.
- Maze — four difficulty levels, rectangle, circle, heart or star shapes, one or two mazes per page, up to 20 pages, and a solution path on every answer key.
- Bingo cards — classic 1–75, any number range or your own words; 3 × 3, 4 × 4 or 5 × 5; up to 40 cards that are all different; and a caller sheet you tick off — no cutting.
- Sudoku — 4 × 4, 6 × 6 and 9 × 9 grids, picture sudoku for young children, three difficulty levels and up to six puzzles per page. Every puzzle has exactly one solution.
- Secret code — turn a riddle answer or message into a number, symbol or letter code, with a full, partial or no code key.
What makes these makers different
- Words that don’t fit are named. No more guessing which word broke the puzzle.
- Several versions at once. Make up to 10 different word searches, scrambles or crosswords from the same list — perfect for groups.
- Preview every page, including all answer keys, before printing.
- No account, no email, no watermark. Everything runs in your browser.
Teacher guides
- Free Word Search Maker for Teachers: How to Use Word Searches in Class — Make printable word searches from your own vocabulary in seconds.
- How to Make a Crossword Puzzle for Vocabulary Review (Free Maker) — Turn any vocabulary list into a printable crossword with numbered clues and an answer key.
- Word Scramble Worksheets: Free Maker and Spelling Ideas for Teachers — Make word scramble worksheets from your spelling or vocabulary list, with letter hints and answer keys.
- Printable Mazes for Kids: Benefits, Difficulty Levels and a Free Maze Maker — Make printable mazes for kids in four difficulty levels and fun shapes, with solution keys.
- How to Play Classroom Bingo: Sight Words, Math Facts and Vocabulary (Free Card Maker) — Make up to 40 different bingo cards with your own words or numbers, plus a caller sheet — no cutting.
- Sudoku for Kids: Printable 4×4, 6×6 and 9×9 Puzzles and How They Build Math Thinking — Print sudoku puzzles for kids in 4×4, 6×6 and 9×9, with picture sudoku for young children and answer keys.
- Secret Code Worksheets: Free Cipher Maker for Riddles, Spelling and Math — Make secret code worksheets with number, symbol or Caesar ciphers — full, partial or no key.
Frequently asked questions
Are these puzzle makers free?
Yes — free, with no sign-up, no email and no watermark.
What happens if a word does not fit in my word search?
The maker lists the exact words that did not fit and suggests a bigger grid, more directions or fewer words.
Can I make different versions of the same puzzle?
Yes. Choose up to 10 different versions: each uses your words in a new layout, with its own answer key.
Are the bingo cards all different?
Yes. Every card is checked so no two cards are the same, and the caller sheet lets you tick items off without cutting anything.
Does every sudoku have one solution?
Yes. Each puzzle is checked by a solver so it has exactly one solution.