Thanksgiving Scattergories Free Printable

Looking for a fun Thanksgiving activity that the whole family can enjoy? Thanksgiving Scattergories is the perfect game to bring everyone together with laughs and creativity! This classic categories game adds a festive twist, making it a great way to spend time together after Thanksgiving dinner or during any holiday gathering. Here’s everything you need to know about how to play, when to play, and all the free printable PDF you need to get started.

HOW TO PLAY THANKSGIVING SCATTEGORIES

Thanksgiving Scattergories is simple, easy to set up, and a great way to add some excitement to the Thanksgiving holiday. Here’s how to play:

1. Prepare the Game Sheets
   Print out your Thanksgiving Scattergories game sheets on white cardstock or regular printer paper. You’ll need a category list and an answer sheet for each player or team.
2. Roll for a Letter
   Choose a letter of the alphabet that players must use as the starting letter for each of their answers in the specified categories.
3. Set a Timer
   Give players a set amount of time (typically 2-3 minutes) to come up with unique answers for each category using the chosen letter.
4. Score Points
   At the end of each round, players score points based on unique answers (answers no one else has written).
5. Play More Rounds
   Play as many rounds as you like with different letters and different categories. The player with the most unique answers at the end wins!

Thanksgiving Scattergories is a free printable thanksgiving scattergories game that’s easy to print at home and play with friends or family members of all ages. It’s a perfect game for both young kids and older family members alike.

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WHEN IS A GOOD TIME TO PLAY THE THANKSGIVING SCATTEGORIES

Thanksgiving Scattergories is a flexible game that can be enjoyed at various times throughout the Thanksgiving holiday season:

• After Thanksgiving Dinner: Wind down and laugh together while digesting your meal.
• Holiday Gatherings: Whether it’s Thanksgiving Day or a pre-holiday party, Scattergories makes a fun party game for guests.
• Fall Family Nights: Cozy up for game night at home with a fun Thanksgiving twist.
• Thanksgiving Morning: Keep younger kids entertained while the food is cooking and the adults are busy.
• Holiday Travel: Pack up the sheets for easy, on-the-go fun during holiday travel or when visiting family.

10 THANKSGIVING SCATTEGORIES GAME BOARDS

Here are 10 creative Thanksgiving Scattergories game boards that will add endless hours of fun to your holiday season. Each board has different categories that will spark unique answers and festive creativity!

THANKSGIVING SCATTERGORIES GAME #1

1. Thanksgiving food
2. Things you might watch on TV on Thanksgiving Day
3. Relatives you might see on Turkey Day
4. Words associated with fall
5. Items you find on the Thanksgiving table
6. Desserts served at Thanksgiving
7. Colors you see in fall
8. Activities people do on Thanksgiving
9. Things you’re thankful for
10. Things kids do on Thanksgiving

THANKSGIVING SCATTERGORIES GAME #2

1. Types of pie
2. Thanksgiving traditions
3. Items you’d bring to a Thanksgiving potluck
4. Things people say at the Thanksgiving table
5. Places people travel for Thanksgiving
6. Fall decorations
7. Thanksgiving dinner side dishes
8. Ways to cook a turkey
9. Things you might see in a Thanksgiving parade
10. Fall scents or smells

THANKSGIVING SCATTERGORIES GAME #3

1. Thanksgiving main dishes
2. Things you might see on a Thanksgiving table
3. Words related to harvest
4. Thanksgiving Day movies or shows
5. Places to go on a Thanksgiving walk
6. Foods you can make with pumpkins
7. Things you do to prepare for Thanksgiving
8. Beverages at Thanksgiving
9. Ways to use leftovers
10. Thanksgiving words that start with “T”

THANKSGIVING SCATTERGORIES GAME #4

1. Fall clothing items
2. Games played after Thanksgiving dinner
3. Vegetables served on Thanksgiving
4. Animals associated with Thanksgiving
5. Reasons to give thanks
6. Fall activities
7. Types of bread or rolls
8. Soups or stews served in fall
9. Thanksgiving tableware
10. Thanksgiving songs or hymns

THANKSGIVING SCATTERGORIES GAME #5

1. Foods made with cranberries
2. Things that make Thanksgiving special
3. Thanksgiving leftovers
4. Items to decorate a Thanksgiving table
5. Jobs at Thanksgiving dinner (e.g., carver, host)
6. Things you see on a Thanksgiving invitation
7. Types of Thanksgiving crafts
8. Outdoor fall activities
9. Traditions unique to your family
10. Things that happen after Thanksgiving dinner

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THANKSGIVING SCATTERGORIES GAME #6

1. Things you associate with Thanksgiving Day
2. Thanksgiving foods that start with the same letter
3. People you invite to Thanksgiving
4. Words that describe how food tastes
5. Things you might wear to a Thanksgiving dinner
6. Ingredients in a Thanksgiving dessert
7. Items you buy for Thanksgiving dinner
8. Things you’d find in a cornucopia
9. Words that rhyme with “feast”
10. Jobs people do in the kitchen on Thanksgiving

THANKSGIVING SCATTERGORIES GAME #7

1. Foods you wouldn’t want at Thanksgiving dinner
2. Things you see at a Thanksgiving parade
3. Types of Thanksgiving drinks
4. Things you do on Black Friday
5. Animals you see in fall
6. Reasons people love Thanksgiving
7. Thanksgiving table decorations
8. Kids’ crafts for Thanksgiving
9. Songs that remind you of Thanksgiving
10. Things you’re grateful for starting with the same letter

THANKSGIVING SCATTERGORIES GAME #8

1. Traditional Thanksgiving foods
2. Things that make Thanksgiving cozy
3. Types of salads served at Thanksgiving
4. Favorite things about fall
5. Ways to prepare turkey
6. Things found at a Thanksgiving buffet
7. Things you’d see at a pumpkin patch
8. Parts of a turkey (real or crafted)
9. Items to pack for a Thanksgiving road trip
10. Movies with fall themes

THANKSGIVING SCATTERGORIES GAME #9

1. Foods that come in cans
2. Words that start with “G” for gratitude
3. Things people do before Thanksgiving dinner
4. Words you’d see on a Thanksgiving card
5. Types of potatoes or ways to cook potatoes
6. Things found at a family reunion
7. Things kids learn about Thanksgiving
8. Things you add to mashed potatoes
9. Foods with spices in them
10. Family games for Thanksgiving

THANKSGIVING SCATTERGORIES GAME #10

1. Things you bake for Thanksgiving
2. Places people take Thanksgiving pictures
3. Favorite leftovers
4. Things that remind you of autumn
5. Types of cheeses for a Thanksgiving appetizer
6. Songs about being thankful
7. Things in a Thanksgiving centerpiece
8. Foods shaped like a circle
9. Colors of Thanksgiving decorations
10. Thanksgiving words starting with “P”

MORE FUN GAMES

Looking for more family-friendly Thanksgiving games? Check out these fun printable games that make a great addition to any Thanksgiving gathering:

• Scattegories Categories: This collection includes many unique Scattergories categories to keep the game fresh and exciting. It’s a fun way to use different categories for any holiday!
• Word Association or Disassociation Game: A great way to build vocabulary and have fun with creative word connections and opposites.
• Chain Reaction Word Game: Challenge players to come up with words that follow each other in a chain of associations. It’s a fun game for large groups or smaller gatherings.
• Taboo Cards Printable: A fast-moving game where players try to describe a word without saying certain “taboo” words. Perfect for holiday fun with a competitive twist!
• Pictionary Printable Game Cards: Use these printable cards to play a Thanksgiving-themed Pictionary game with family members of all ages.
• Thanksgiving Categories with a Twist
• More Free Printable Thanksgiving Games

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRINTABLE

Ready to start playing Thanksgiving Scattergories? Download your free printable thanksgiving scattergories game from the link below! This high-resolution PDF file includes everything you need to play: printable game sheets, category cards, and instructions. It’s a great way to enjoy a holiday activity with your entire family, young and old alike.

How to get your printable game:

1. Download and print on white cardstock or regular printer paper.
2. Gather family members, choose a letter, and start the fun!

With the Thanksgiving Scattergories free printable, you’ll have everything you need to enjoy this exciting Thanksgiving game. A simple email address is all you need to access this free download for personal use, perfect for spending time with loved ones without any extra cost. It’s a fun way to celebrate Thanksgiving with endless fun for the holiday season.