Free Printable Scattergories Sheets
Build a Scattergories game sheet for your classroom in seconds — pick a theme and categories, then print one for every student. Free, no sign-up. Prefer to play on screens? There's a free online multiplayer version too.
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.
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.
▶ Play Scattergories online — free, no sign-upHow 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.
Scattergories category lists
Browse the full category bank by theme — handy for building your own sheets or for reference.
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.