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Free Printable Scattergories Pack
A complete set of free, printable Scattergories resources for classrooms, parties and family game night — ready-made game sheets by theme, a blank template, a score sheet and letter cards. No sign-up, no watermark, print or save as PDF. Prefer screens? There's a free online multiplayer version too.
Build your own sheet
Tip: use your browser's print dialog to print multiple copies, or "Save as PDF" to keep it. Set letter to "Blank" if you like to call the letter out to the class.
Ready-made sheets — one click to print
Pick a themed pack and it prints a fresh game sheet instantly with a random letter and categories.
More printables
Got a computer lab, tablets, or a remote/hybrid class? Skip the photocopier — play the digital version where the app runs the timer and scores every answer automatically.
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How to run Scattergories in class
- Print the sheets — one per student, or one per small group.
- Call a letter (or use the printed one) and start a 60-second timer.
- Students fill the sheet — a word starting with that letter for each category.
- Share & score — read answers aloud; unique answers score a point, matching answers score nothing. Highest total wins.
Why teachers use Scattergories
- Vocabulary & recall — students retrieve words fast across many categories.
- Great for ESL/EFL — flexible difficulty; pick simple categories for beginners.
- Critical & creative thinking — unique answers score more, so students think beyond the obvious.
- Zero prep, any age — print and play; adjust category count and timer for the group.
- No devices required — but works on screens too via the online version.
Classroom adaptations
- Younger students: fewer categories (4–6), a longer timer, and simple themes.
- ESL: pre-teach the categories; allow dictionaries; accept phonetic spelling.
- Teams: groups fill one sheet together and defend their answers.
- Subject tie-ins: use the themed packs (Science, Geography, Movies) to match a lesson.
Which printable for which age?
- Grades K–2 (ages 5–8): the Quick / Kids sheet (6 categories), a longer 90-second timer, and simple categories like animal, colour, food. Read categories aloud for pre-readers.
- Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11): the Classic sheet (8–12 categories) at 60 seconds. A great vocabulary and spelling warm-up.
- Middle & high school: themed sheets (Science, Geography, Movies) to tie into a lesson, or the blank template for a subject-specific round.
- ESL / EFL: pre-teach the categories, allow dictionaries, and accept phonetic spelling. Start with 4–6 everyday categories and build up.
- Adults & parties: the Mixed pack (12 categories) plus the letter cards and score sheet for a full game night.
Scattergories category lists
Browse the full category bank by theme — handy for building your own sheets or for reference. Want more? See the big categories game list — 250+ ideas or answer lists by letter.
Printable Scattergories FAQ
Are these printables really free? Yes — every sheet, the blank template, the score sheet and the letter cards are free to print and share, with no sign-up and no watermark.
How do I save a PDF? Click any print button, then choose "Save as PDF" as the destination in your browser's print dialog.
Can I make my own categories? Yes — use the Blank template above, or the generator for a random list. Online, you can even type a fully custom category list.
How many players? The score sheet fits 6 players and 8 rounds; print more for bigger groups. There's no player limit on paper.
What are the rules? See the full how to play Scattergories guide — letter, categories, timer, and unique answers score the points.
More Scattergories resources
- How to play Scattergories — full rules & scoring.
- Scattergories generator — random letter & categories.
- Play solo — single-player practice.
- Play online with friends — free real-time multiplayer.