Thanksgiving Scattergories Free Printable Game

How to Play Thanksgiving Scattergories Free Printable Game

Our Thanksgiving Scattergories Free Printable game brings a festive twist to the classic Scattergories game, and it’s simple to set up! Just follow the steps below, and let the fun begin.

1. Print & Distribute the Free Thanksgiving Scattergories Printable: Print one Thanksgiving Scattergories sheet for each player. Make sure everyone has a pen or pencil handy!
2. Set the Timer for Your Thanksgiving Scattergories Rounds: Each round lasts 2-3 minutes. Choose a designated letter (we’ve provided a few below) and set the timer. Players should fill in each category with a word or phrase that starts with that round’s letter
3. Thanksgiving Scattergories Letter & Category List: Use the list below as a helpful guide to start your rounds. (We’ve included example answers in this list for some inspiration!):

✨ Letter G

• A Thanksgiving tradition: Giving thanks, Gathering with family, Going around the table to share gratitude
• Something you’re thankful for: Good health, Grandparents, God’s blessings
• A food served with gravy: Green beans, Ground beef, Giblets

✨ Letter S

• A word associated with gratitude: Sharing, Selflessness, Sincere
• Something you wear for Thanksgiving: Sweater, Scarf, Slippers
• A feeling you have on Thanksgiving: Satisfied, Sleepy, Surprised

✨ Letter B

• A type of bread or roll: Biscuits, Baguette, Brioche
• Something orange: Butternut squash, Brown leaves, Bell peppers
• A word that describes Thanksgiving dinner: Bountiful, Blessed, Big

 ✨ Letter P

• A food made with pumpkin: Pumpkin pie, Pumpkin bread, Pumpkin soup
• A way people say “thank you”: Pray, Praise, Pass a note
• A Thanksgiving tradition: Playing football, Prayer before dinner, Passing food around the table

✨ Letter M

• A Thanksgiving-related hashtag: #MakingMemories, #MomentsOfThanks, #MealTime
• A reason people gather for Thanksgiving: Memories, Meaningful connections, Mom’s cooking
• A food made with potatoes: Mashed potatoes, Mini potato gratin, Maple sweet potatoes

✨ Letter T

• A classic Thanksgiving activity: Telling stories, Thanksgiving dinner, Traveling to family
• A way to describe Thanksgiving: Traditional, Thankful, Togetherness
• A fall activity: Trick-or-treating, Tailgating, Trail hiking

 

How to Score Your Thanksgiving Scattergories Game

When the timer stops, go around and share answers for each category to start scoring. This scoring method keeps the game fair and fun!

• Unique answers earn 1 point each.
• Duplicate answers (when two or more players have the same answer) score no points.

The player with the most points wins!

Scoring Example for Your Thanksgiving Scattergories Printable

If the letter is G and the category is “A Thanksgiving tradition,” here’s how scoring might look:

• Player 1: Giving thanks
• Player 2: Going around the table
• Player 3: Giving thanks

Since both Player 1 and Player 3 chose “Giving thanks,” neither scores a point. Player 2, with a unique answer (“Going around the table”), scores 1 point. The player with the most unique answers wins the game!

Enjoy and Give Thanks with This Thanksgiving Scattergories Free Printable Game

This Thanksgiving, take a moment to slow down, enjoy each other’s company, and get creative with Family ID’s Thanksgiving Scattergories free printable. With each round, you’ll discover new things to be grateful for and create a little extra joy for the holiday.

Download the Thanksgiving Scattergories printable

Print out the instructions, and gather around for a fun family game that everyone can enjoy. Have a happy Thanksgiving, filled with laughter, connection, and unique answers!

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