4 Free Printable Thanksgiving Scattergories Fun For All

If you’re eager to bring some fun to your Thanksgiving gathering, you’ll love our free Thanksgiving Scattergories game!

With themed boards like Fall, Corn, Give, and Leaf, this game is perfect for all ages and will keep everyone entertained.

I love using it to fill the time while waiting for the turkey to roast, it turns those moments into a delightful celebration filled with laughter and friendly competition.

This year, let’s make Thanksgiving extra special with this engaging Thanksgiving printable game that will help create wonderful memories with family and friends!

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Scattergories to play on Thanksgiving

These free scattergories are free to print but are for personal or classroom use only. Scroll to the bottom of the page to get the pdf file.

We don’t tend to follow the rules when we play any games, so we don’t set a timer for this. We just print them out and play! But if you were doing it properly you would set a 2-minute timer.

Print out the same game sheet for as many people as you have got at the table. Make sure everyone has a pen and you are ready to play.

These will print out on one sheet of paper for each word, so there is enough room for the kids to write on. They print best on white cardstock.

The category list for this free printable game are:

• Something thankful for
• Fall Activity
• Thanksgiving food
• Something orange
• Thanksgiving tradition
• Favorite movies set in fall.

The letters of the alphabet you will use are:

• LEAF
• GIVE
• FALL
• CORN

The aim of the game is to find unique Thanksgiving words to add to the scattergories game card. The reason they have to be unique is that if someone else has the word neither of you gets any points.

How do you play scattergories?

Playing printable Scattergories is a fun and engaging word game that challenges players to come up with creative words within specific categories and starting letters. Here’s how to play:

Players look at the selected letter and the list of categories on their Scattergories sheet.

They must quickly think of a word that starts with the chosen letter for each category. For example, if the letter is “S” and a category is animal, players might write squirrel.

After the timer runs out (or whenever you can’t think of any more!) Players take turns sharing their answers for each category.

Players score points for unique answers that no one else has. If multiple players have the same word, no points are awarded for that word.

Each player reads their answers, and if other players agree that an answer is valid, it’s counted as a point. If there’s a dispute, the group can decide together whether the answer is acceptable.

At the end of each round, players tally their points based on their unique and valid answers.

Repeat the process for several rounds, using different letters each time.

The player with the most points at the end of all the rounds is the winner.

This is a great way to play Scattergories if you don’t have the classic scattergories game. But I highly recommend getting the original as it’s awesome!

Don’t miss out on our fall scattergories free printable game, it’s a great way to add even more fun to your autumn festivities!

Additional Thanksgiving games for the family

Elevate your Thanksgiving festivities with even more fun games that will bring your family together and create lasting memories! You can add excitement with these options:

• Enjoy a festive twist on the classic Thanksgiving bingo game with our free printable bingo cards. Players mark off items as they’re called, racing to complete a row or a full card for a prize, making it perfect for all ages!
• The free Thanksgiving memory game printable features fall-themed cards that players flip over to find matching pairs. It’s a delightful challenge that the whole family can enjoy.
• Engage everyone with Thanksgiving scavenger hunt riddles that lead family members on an exciting quest to find Thanksgiving-themed items around the house or yard.
• Bring the classic quiz show to your gathering with a fun twist on Thanksgiving Jeopardy. Create teams and compete to see who can answer the most questions correctly about Thanksgiving history and traditions.
• Enjoy the popular game show experience with Thanksgiving Family Feud, where you’ll have fun guessing the most popular answers to Thanksgiving-related survey questions with your family and friends.
• Dive into the entertaining board game known as The Great Turkey Escape, where players race to help their turkey escape from the dinner table! It’s filled with laughter and excitement, making it a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving celebration.

These additional games will enhance your holiday gathering, ensuring that everyone has a great time together!

Have fun with all of the best Thanksgiving word games.

Other fall scattergory boards

Discover the excitement of holiday Scattergories! From Halloween spookiness to cozy winter moments and festive Christmas cheer. These game variations bring fun to the changing seasons.

Let’s explore the world of Scattergories with a seasonal twist!

• Halloween scattergories pdf
• Football scattergories printable
• Winter scattergories free printable
• Free Christmas scattergories

Need to print later? Add this to your Pinterest board or share it on Facebook. You’ll have it handy whenever you’re ready to use it!

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Last Updated on 9 April 2025 by Clare Brown