Spring Scattergories Game (+FREE Printable Answer Sheet)

Spring brings brighter days, fresh energy, and a reason to spend more time together. After being cooped up for months, there’s no better way to reconnect than with a fun spring word game that sparks creativity, laughter, and friendly competition.

This Spring Scattergories game gets everyone racing the clock, stretching their brains, and sharing laughs together. It’s a fast-paced, low-pressure way to bring a little extra spring energy to your table.

Who Can Play?

All ages! Spring Scattergories is a versatile game that works for:

Spring Scattergories Game

Objective

Score points by coming up with unique words that fit within specific categories. All answers must begin with a designated letter and be submitted before the timer runs out!

Supplies Needed

• A 3-minute timer (your phone works great!)
• 20-sided letter die or this online letter generator
• Play this game right from your device using the category lists below.
• Free printable answer sheet (get it here! Click the blue “download” button.)
• Writing utensils

How To Play This Spring Scattergories Game

1. Roll a letter using your die or use the online generator. (Skip tricky letters like Q, U, V, X, Y, Z.)

2. Set the timer for 3 minutes.

3. Each player writes a word that fits each category and starts with the chosen letter.

4. When time’s up, compare answers. Unique answers = 1 point. If multiple players write the same word, it’s 0 points for everyone who duplicated it.

5. After one or more rounds, the player or team with the most points wins!

Additional Rules

• Articles (a, an, the) don’t count as the first letter.

• Don’t just slap on adjectives to force a match!

• Bonus points for multi-word answers that start with the chosen letter.

• When in doubt, vote as a group.

Free Printable Spring Scattergories Game Answer Sheet

Want a grab-and-go version? Download the free Spring Scattergories Game printable to make setup super simple! Keep a few on hand for classroom parties, family night, or dinner table fun.

Spring Categories & Lists (For All Ages)

These fun spring categories will keep players on their toes! Use one list per round or reuse the same categories with different letters.

List 1: Springtime

1. Spring flower
2. Sign of spring
3. Spring color
4. Thing that grows
5. Spring activity
6. Spring weather
7. Animal seen in spring
8. Spring clothing item
9. Spring smell
10. Spring food
11. A thing you see outside in spring
12. A word that describes spring

Related:

List 2: Easter

1. Easter candy
2. Things found in Easter baskets
3. Easter animal
4. Easter color
5. Easter foods
6. Easter tradition
7. Things found in an Easter eggs
8. Easter decorations
9. Word to describe the Easter Bunny
10. Things you associate with Easter morning
11. Springtime things related to Easter
12. Easter word

List 3: Flowers & Gardens

1. Types of flowers
2. Garden tools
3. Things plants need to grow
4. Garden bugs
5. Flower colors
6. Places you see flowers
7. Things you do in a garden
8. Spring plants
9. Words that describe flowers
10. Garden decorations
11. Things you plant in spring
12. Garden vegetables

List 4: April Showers

1. Types of weather
2. Things you need in the rain
3. Things that get wet
4. Rainy day activities
5. Words that describe rain
6. Things you see after it rains
7. Things that get blown by the wind
8. Sounds you hear during spring storms
9. Things you wear in the rain
10. Rainy day foods
11. Things that grow because of rain
12. Things you see in the sky

List 5: Spring Animals

1. Baby animals
2. Animals that come out in spring
3. Insects you see in spring
4. Animals on a farm
5. Animals you see outside
6. Animal homes
7. Animals that hatch
8. Spring birds
9. Animals kids love
10. Animals you might see in your yard
11. Animal sounds
12. Animal-related words

Related:

List 6: Spring Colors

1. Things that are pink
2. Things that are yellow
3. Things that are green
4. Things that are pastel
5. Rainbow colored objects
6. A colorful craft item
7. Things that change color in spring
8. Something colorful you see outside
9. Rainbow candy
10. A colorful food
11. Things with more than one color
12. Words that describe color

Related:

List 7: Outdoor Spring Fun

1. Things you do outside
2. Outdoor games
3. Things you bring to the park
4. Spring sports
5. Outdoor toys
6. Things you see at the playground
7. Things you do after school in spring
8. Outdoor family activities
9. Springtime exercise
10. Things you do on warm days
11. Things you do in your yard
12. Outdoor adventure words

List 8: Spring Break

1. Vacation destinations
2. Things you pack for a trip
3. Beach items
4. Travel snacks
5. Things you do on vacation
6. Outdoor activities
7. Warm-weather clothing
8. Things you do with friends
9. Things you do with family
10. Relaxing activities
11. Things you do on a day off
12. Spring break words

List 9: Spring Food & Treats

1. Spring fruits
2. Spring vegetables
3. Foods you eat outside
4. Spring desserts
5. Picnic foods
6. Fresh foods
7. Foods that are colorful
8. Things in a salad
9. Foods you eat at brunch
10. Foods you grow in a garden
11. Sweet spring treats
12. Foods that are green

List 10: Fresh Starts

1. Things that are new
2. Things you clean in spring
3. Spring goals
4. Things that grow from seeds
5. Things you organize
6. Things that feel refreshing
7. Spring routines
8. Things you let go of
9. Positive spring words
10. Things that make you feel happy
11. Springtime changes
12. New _______

Fun Scattergories Game Variations

This Scattergories game can be changed and adapted for the group.

• Team Play: Pair players up, especially younger kids, for teamwork and shared laughs.

• Create your own list: Let kids make a list based on what they love about spring!

• Adjust Speed: Shorten the time limit to 1 or 2 minutes for a rapid-fire challenge.

• Allow matching answers to score points: Unlike the traditional rules, players can still earn points even if they have the same answer as someone else.

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