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    Valentine's Day Categories Game AKA Scattergories

    Home » Holidays » Valentine's Day » Valentine's Day Categories Game AKA Scattergories

    Published: Feb 1, 2022 · Modified: Oct 1, 2023 by Sarah · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Play a fun Valentine's Day categories game with these printable lists for your next game night!

    Valentines Day scattergories game with a pencil

    One of our favorite games to play with family or friends is Categories (also known as Scattergories.) After having so much fun with our Halloween categories game, I decided we need one for each holiday. These lists are full of fun Valentine prompts and are great for Galentine's Day brunches or game nights! 

    If you want to print more fun Valentines games, check out these Valentine's Day bingo cards. You can find A LOT more printables and sweet ideas on our Valentine's Day page.

    *This post contains affiliate links.

    Valentine's Day Categories Game

    Valentines Day scattergories with alphabet letters in a small bowl and a sharp pencilWhat 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 Valentine's Day themed 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. For the categories sheets, each person can have their own, or you can share - just as long as everyone can see it clearly.

    Letters of the alphabet on a printed page with a paper cutterHow 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 'A' and the first category on the list is 'famous actresses' I might write 'Anne Hathaway.'
    • 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 'Amy Adams' you get two points for that category instead of one! 

    Valentines Day scattergories lists with a pencil and candy hearts

    How to get the free Valentines Scattergories lists

    Download our Valentine's Day categories game by filling out the form below, then head to your email inbox. Once you confirm your subscription, you will receive the download. 

    We love offering printables at no cost to you. This printable is free for personal use only. This is copyrighted. Do not share the PDF file. Instead, please send the link to this blog post to friends or family who would also like to print it!

    Please review our free printable terms of use.

    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! 

    Here are some printable instructions for how to play.

    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! 

    Valentines Day scattergories game with a pencil

    Valentine's Day Categories Game

    If you love word games you will love this printable Valentine's Day categories game! (AKA Scattergories)
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    Active Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Makes: 1 game
    Author: Pretty Providence
    Cost: $0

    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 form in the blog post and enter your name and email address.
    • Go to your email inbox and confirm your 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 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 'A' and the first category on the list is 'famous actresses' I might write 'Anne Hathaway.'
    • 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 'Amy Adams' you get two points for that category instead of one!
    Did you make this?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

    Sarah

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      February 14, 2025 at 7:12 am

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