My Lotería
Free custom lotería generator in PDF
Make your own lotería in minutes, print it and play
My Lotería is a free custom lotería maker: you upload your images, choose the board size and download PDFs of the boards, the calling cards and a control sheet, ready to print on Letter paper. You do not need to sign up, it works in your browser and your photos are never uploaded to the internet.
How to make your custom lotería in 4 steps
Choose the details
Type the title, how many boards you need, the size (3×3, 4×4 or 5×5) and the background color.
Upload your images
Add your photos or drawings as JPG, PNG or WEBP and give each one a name; the name prints under the image.
Check the preview
See the boards and the cards just as they will print, or open the full PDF sheet by sheet.
Download and print
Download the boards, the cards and the control sheet. Print on Letter paper at actual size (100 %) and cut along the dotted lines.
Board sizes: 3×3, 4×4 or 5×5
The size sets how many images each board holds and the minimum you need. All boards measure half a Letter sheet (5.5 × 8.5 inches) and print 2 per sheet.
| Size | Images per board | Minimum images | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3×3 | 9 | 9 | Young kids and quick games |
| 4×4 | 16 | 16 | The most common: family, school and parties |
| 5×5 | 25 | 25 | Long games and big groups |
What your lotería includes
Half-letter boards
Two boards per Letter sheet, with the title, the board number and a cut line in the middle. No board repeats another board’s combination of images.
Calling cards
One numbered card per image, eight per sheet (about 2.4 × 3.9 inches each), with space between them so they are easy to cut.
Control sheet
A list of cards to tick off the ones already called and the numbers on each board, so you can check a winner in seconds.
Sharp images at 300 DPI
Images are sized to the right resolution for printing: they look sharp on paper and the PDF stays small. You can also use the originals.
Private and saved automatically
Everything happens in your browser. Your lotería is saved on this device and you get it back when you reopen the page.
Print-ready design
A cheerful look with pastel colors, rounded corners and a rounded font. You choose the background color.
Ideas and guides for your lotería
Pick an occasion and start with the settings ready, or read the guides on printing and on how many images you need.
- Birthday loteríaWith photos of the birthday kid and family.
- Sunday school loteríaBible characters and stories from your class.
- Baby shower loteríaBaby items and family photos.
- Classroom loteríaVocabulary, numbers and study topics.
- Christmas loteríaFor posadas, Christmas Eve and parties.
- How to print your boardsActual size, paper and cutting.
- How many images you need9, 16 or 25: how many to upload and why.
Frequently asked questions
What is a custom lotería?
Lotería is a Mexican game similar to bingo, played with picture cards instead of numbers. A custom lotería uses your own images instead of the traditional cards: family photos, characters from a class, words from a school topic or anything you like. It plays the same way: someone calls the cards and whoever fills their board wins.
How much does My Lotería cost?
Nothing. My Lotería is free: you do not need an account or to pay to download the boards, the cards or the control sheet, and there is no download limit.
How many images do I need to make a lotería?
You need at least as many images as a board has squares: 9 for 3×3, 16 for 4×4 and 25 for 5×5. With more images each board comes out more different; the traditional Mexican lotería uses 54 cards.
What size are the boards and the cards?
Each board measures half a Letter sheet (5.5 × 8.5 inches) and 2 print per Letter sheet. The calling cards measure about 2.4 × 3.9 inches and 8 print per sheet.
Can boards repeat?
No. No board repeats another board’s combination of images. If you only have the minimum number of images (for example, 16 for 4×4), every board uses the same images in a different order and the app tells you.
How do I know who won?
Download the control sheet: tick each card as you call it and, when someone says “¡Lotería!”, find their board number and compare its numbers with the ticked cards.
Are my photos uploaded to the internet?
No. Images are processed in your browser and are not sent to any server. They are saved only on your device so you do not lose your work. We only count visits anonymously, without cookies or personal data.
What quality do the images have when printed?
By default they are sized to 300 DPI, the resolution print shops use, so they look sharp and the PDF stays small. If an image is very small, the app warns you on its thumbnail.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works in the browser of a phone, a tablet or a computer. To print, open the PDF and choose actual size (100 %).
How can I support the project?
My Lotería is free and has no ads. If it helped you and you want to say thanks, you can buy me a coffee with the “Buy me a coffee” button at the bottom of the page. It is entirely voluntary.