Play this Christmas categories game with fun Scattergories lists for your next game night!
Hello friends! One of our favorite games to play with our family is Categories (also known as Scattergories.) I thought it would be really fun to make some holiday versions of the categories game. These lists are full of fun Christmas prompts and are great for holiday parties or family nights! We also have other holiday Scattergories lists.
If you want to print more fun Christmas games, check out these Christmas coloring pages, our Christmas word searches, or Christmas bingo. Check out ALL of the festive ideas on our Christmas page.
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Christmas Categories Game
What is the categories game?
Categories is a creative-thinking word game where players try to list words that fit into particular categories, all starting with the same letter, in an allotted amount of time. The objective is to come up with the most unique answers that no one else has written down.
I had a lot of fun coming up with the Christmas Scattergories lists for this game!
How to set up the game
- Print the game (download instructions can be found below.)
- Cut the letters of the alphabet out.
- Give each player their own answer sheet and a pen. Each person can have their own category sheet, or you can share – just as long as everyone can see it clearly.
How to Play
- You choose a letter of the alphabet out of a bowl and set a timer. During the three minutes, each player writes down something that fits in the corresponding category found on the list.
- For example, if the letter is ‘L’ and the first category on the list is ‘famous actresses’ I might write ‘Lucille Ball.’
- Players go down the categories sheets and write a new answer on their answer sheet for each number, all starting with that same letter.
- If a player can’t think of anything, they can skip and move on to the next line. If there’s time, they can go back to skipped categories before the 3 minutes is up.
Pro tip: answers with alliteration get you extra points. Using the actress example, if you answer ‘Lucy Liu’ you get two points for that category instead of one!
How to get the free Christmas Scattergories lists
Download our Christmas categories game by filling out the form below, then head to your email inbox. Once you confirm your subscription, you will receive the download.
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I have this laser printer (totally worth it if you print a lot. I never have to replace the ink!)
We use a paper cutter like this one to cut the Scattergories lists. Even my little kids can use it!
If you play this game we’d love it if you could leave a comment and a positive review! They mean a lot to us!
Christmas Categories Game
Equipment
- Color Printer
- pencils or pens
- Paper Cutter or a pair of scissors
Materials
- 1 printed game
Instructions
How to print the game
- Find the subscription form in the blog post and enter your name and email address.
- Go to your email inbox and confirm subscription to our newsletter. When you click the confirm button, the game will open in a new window and you will be able to print it.
How to set up the Christmas categories game
- Cut the letters of the alphabet out.
- Give each player their own answer sheet. For the categories sheets, each person can have their own, or you can share - just as long as everyone can see it clearly.
How to Play
- You choose a letter of the alphabet out of a bowl and set a timer. During the three minutes, each player writes down something that fits in the corresponding category found on the list.
- For example, if the letter is 'L' and the first category on the list is 'famous actresses' I might write 'Lily James.'
- Players go down the categories sheets and write a new answer on their answer sheet for each number, all starting with that same letter.
- If a player can't think of anything, they can skip and move on to the next line. If there's time, they can go back to skipped categories before the 3 minutes is up.
Notes
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