Thanksgiving Scattergories

Add a little friendly competition to your Thanksgiving celebration with this free printable Thanksgiving Scattergories game. It's a quick-thinking word game that's easy to play with a group.

Instead of choosing random letters, this Thanksgiving version uses the letters G, I, V, and E. Players must think of words beginning with these letters for 13 different categories, including movies, treats, characters, animals, drinks, books, food, and more.

Some answers will come to mind right away, but finding a word for every category can be surprisingly tricky!

How to Play Thanksgiving Scattergories

Hand out the printable game sheets and set a timer. Players fill in the blanks with words that start with the letter shown at the top of each column.

For example, under the letter G, you could write "Giraffe" for Animals or "Grapes" for Food.

When the timer runs out, compare answers and award points for valid words. The player with the most points wins!

Thanksgiving Scattergories works well for family game nights, classroom parties, Friendsgiving celebrations, and holiday get-togethers. You can play individually or divide guests into teams.

Download the free game sheet, grab some pencils, and see who can think of the most answers before the timer stops!