FREE Thanksgiving Scattergories Game Printable for Family Fun
Need a great way to entertain kids and adults during Thanksgiving? This FREE printable Thanksgiving Scattergories game includes just what you need for family fun.
To play Thanksgiving Scattergories set the timer for 3 minutes. Each participant writes down words that begin with a specified letter that fits each category on the chosen list. Individuals attempt to come up with different than their opponents. Score points with unique answers. Players with the most points at the end of the round wins.
The free printable Thanksgiving games in this post are for personal use only. To access the digital download, scroll to the bottom of the page for instructions to get the free printables.
If you are looking for a fun way to spend time with family on Thanksgiving Day, this fun game is a great activity for you!
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What is Scattergories
If you’re not familiar with the classic Scattergories game, these are the basics of the word game.
Scattergories is a party game that can be played with two or more people. The object of the game is to score points by coming up with words that fit into a category, starting with a specific letter of the alphabet.
For example, if the letter “C” is the chosen and the category is “Things you wear,” players might write down “coat,” “clothes,” or “cape.”
The game is played in rounds, with each round consisting of three minutes. Players take turns rolling the dice and coming up with words that fit into the given category.
At the end of each round, players tally up their points and the next round begins. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins!
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What You Need to Play
For this fun version of this fast moving game, you will only need a few items!
- A home printer: Print a set of these printables (one game sheet containing categories and one blank sheet for writing answers) for each participant.
- Timer that goes to 3 minutes.
- Pens, pencils, or markers for writing responses.
- 2 Dice (regular dice)
I included 6 Thanksgiving Scattergories lists. This is lots of variety for an evening of family time.
You also need the ability to get the whole family together for some fun after Thanksgiving dinner! Family games are one of my favorite things. Especially games that kids of all ages can play.
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How to Play this Thanksgiving Party Game
Get ready to play some fun Thanksgiving games. The main objective is to see how much fun everyone can have!
But, of course there are some rules and detailed instructions to keep everyone on the same page.
Pass out Supplies
Get a group of family or friends together and provide each participant with
1) a copy of a blank answer sheet to write their responses.
2) a pencil or pen.
3) The game card / page with the list of categories.
Choose Category List
Decide on the category list for the round.
All players will have a sheet of paper with their own list, but the all participants must be using the same list number. For example all participants will be generating words based on categories from LIST 1.
There are many Thanksgiving categories, categories for fall activities, Christmas related categories, and just general categories that relate to this time of year.
If you love Thanksgiving word games, you’ll also love these Thanksgiving word search puzzles (click to go to post).
Roll Dice
Take turns rolling either one or two dice (each person gets to decide if they want to roll one or two).
The number rolled on the dice will determine the letter of the alphabet for game play. For example 1 = T, 2 = H, 3 = A, 4 = N, etc. See picture below for further clarification on determining different letters for each round.
Set Timer for 3 Minutes
Once you have determined the chosen letter, make sure all participants are ready to play this exciting Thanksgiving game. The time limit for play is 3 minutes.
Write Words Beginning with Letter
Each player must think of a word that begins with the specified letter for each of the categories on the list. To score a point, your word must not match any other players word choice.
So try to be creative with the words you select!
The player with the most points (different words) at the end of the round wins.
For more an even more fun-filled time, the ultimate winner can be the best two out of three rounds. There is sure to be lots of laughs for all!
A perfect way to make this work for a large group is to pair little kids with older kids so they can work together as a team. It can be challenging for little people to think quickly with this word categories game.
Also note, if you own the actual Scattergories game but want to stick with the Thanksgiving lists I created for you, just grab the letter die and use that to determine the letters.
Thanksgiving-Themed Categories
There are 6 different versions / lists with Thanksgiving topics throughout the lists. While not every category is holiday related, there is enough Thanksgiving themed topics to keep with the spirit of the holiday celebration.
I even through in a few categories for the upcoming holiday of Christmas!
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How to Print the Game
To print, click on the button below that says “snag them here”. You will receive a download link onto your computer where you can print the pdf file.
The download file is via an instant download link from Google drive. It is a non-editable printable digital file.
This printable game can be used throughout the Thanksgiving holiday while you enjoy spending time with friends and family. For extra durability, print on white cardstock so they can be reused several times.
Conclusion
This fun activity is a great game to enjoy at the dinner table after your Thanksgiving meal or ANY time over Thanksgiving break. Grab a piece of pumpkin pie (or any type of pie) and enjoy this fun tweak to the classic game of Scattergories.
Who knows, it might just become one of your favorite games!
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