Fun Thanksgiving Scattergories Game – Free Printable
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Hi Friends! I have a very fun game to share with you, just in time for your Thanksgiving celebration: a Thanksgiving Scattergories game…and it’s FREE!
Thanksgiving day is just about my favorite holiday because it’s literally all about spending time with loved ones, sharing good food, and creating special memories together! Our Thanksgiving dinner is a potluck so dinner prep doesn’t just fall on one or two people. We share that responsibility, which means that there’s so much less stress and more time to spend with friends and family. And this game is a perfect choice for a family game on Thanksgiving!
While the turkey finishes roasting, why not add a fun way to keep everyone entertained? This free printable Thanksgiving Scattergories game is a great activity for family gatherings. You’ll love the laughter that ensues as everyone tries to figure out what Thanksgiving-themed words to write down before the timer runs out.
A Fun Twist on a Classic Scattergories Game
If you’ve ever played the classic Scattergories game, you’ll love this festive twist designed just for the Thanksgiving holiday. The goal of the game is simple: use each letter of the alphabet to come up with different words that fit the Thanksgiving theme.
Set a timer and have everyone see how many Thanksgiving words they can come up with. If younger kids will be playing, give them more time on the timer or pair them up with adults or older kids who can help them think of good words to write down on the game sheet.
When the time limit is up, it’s time to compare answers. Every Thanksgiving word that starts with the appropriate letter earns a point. If there are disagreements on the inclusion of certain words, take a vote….and remember: it’s supposed to be a fun family game full of friendly competition! At the end of the game, the player with the most points wins first place and ultimate bragging rights.
A Great Activity for All Ages
This fun printable Thanksgiving game works for young kids, older kids, and adults alike. It’s an easy way to encourage family fun and a little game-night competition around the dinner table. Whether you have a large family or just a few friends or family members joining you for Thanksgiving Day, this printable activity is a great game to add to your Thanksgiving celebrations.
Busy moms will love that it’s so quick to prep! All you need to do is download the printable game sheet, print them (print as many as you need), and grab some pencils. In just minutes, you’ll have a fun activity ready to go that everyone can enjoy before or after Thanksgiving dinner.
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I think you’ll really enjoy this fast-moving game that’s full of laughs and surprises, especially when family members come up with hilariously unique answers.
How to Play the Thanksgiving Scattergories Game
- Print the game cards: Use white cardstock for extra durability or plain printer paper.
- Set the timer: Give players a set amount of time (like 2 or 3 minutes).
- Write your answers: Fill in your list of words with Thanksgiving-themed words that start with the each letter of the alphabet.
- Compare your answers: Each answer that everyone agrees on gets a point.
- Tally up: At the end of the game, the player with the most points wins.
It’s that simple! It’s a fun way to keep everyone engaged and laughing throughout the day, and a great activity to pull out every year during family gatherings or Thanksgiving break.
More Family Games You’ll Love
If your family enjoys this free Scattergories game, you’ll also love these favorite games and free printables for even more family fun:
- Thanksgiving Danger Word Game – another fun printable Thanksgiving game that’s perfect for young kids.
- Printable Thanksgiving Photo Scavenger Hunt – a fun game where you hunt around and photograph the listed items.
- Thanksgiving Bingo – bingo is always a fun time and easy to play for everyone.
- Thanksgiving Charades or Pictionary – you’ll love this Thanksgiving-themed game of charades (or use the cards to play Pictionary if you prefer!). There are easier cards for kids and more challenging ones for older kids or adults.
All of these games are fun, easy, and best of all FREE! I love adding games to the mix on holidays. It really gets people interacting and it’s nice to have something to do when everyone is all together. None of these games take very long so there will still be plenty of time for socializing and eating!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!