New Year’s Scattergories Game (Free Printables)
New Year’s Scattergories is the perfect way to kick off our family’s celebration, adding a fun twist to our usual New Year’s Eve games.
We love getting together to play, laugh, and connect, so this year, we created a special New Year’s Eve printable activity to share the fun with others.
Perfect for all ages, this free printable Scattergories game gives younger kids a chance to team up with older siblings or parents, making it a hit for everyone.
With four themed boards ready to print, you’ll have everything you need for a memorable night of games and laughter.
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What is scattergories?
Scattergories has become a staple in our family game nights—it’s simple enough for everyone to jump into, yet brings out the creative competitor in all of us.
Each round starts with a new letter, and we scramble to come up with answers that fit the categories and start with that letter.
The best part? Only unique answers score points, which leads to a lot of laughs and some surprising responses as we all try to outwit each other.
Our free printable Scattergories are fast-paced, fun, and perfect for a special night like New Year’s Eve, where we can all gather around, reflect on the year, and make a few new memories together.
New Year’s Eve Scattergories printable game
If you don’t have the original game, no worries! These four themed printables are all you need to bring fun and laughter to your New Year’s party.
How to play:
Download the free printables below. If you don’t see the email within 5 minutes, check your junk folder. This New Year’s Eve game is free for personal use—scroll down to get the PDF file.
The game includes four full pages. Standard printer paper works well, but for a sturdier option, print on cardstock. (We like the one linked here for a professional look.)
Grab some pens and let the fun begin!
The download includes four New Year’s Scattergories boards, each with a different starting letter:
- YEAR
- TIME
- DROP
- WISH
Each board has the same categories to keep the game consistent:
- Memory from last year
- New Year’s resolution (When finished you can use our free New Year’s resolution printable!)
- Party hat color
- Favorite party drink
- Party game
- Something to get rid of
- New Year’s decoration
New Year’s Scattergories rules
If you’re new to the game, here’s a quick rundown: the goal is to fill out a list of categories with answers that all start with the same letter.
The catch? You only score points if your answer is unique—meaning no one else picked the same word.
The winner is, of course, the one with the highest score.
The official game includes a 20-sided die with different letters, which determines the starting letter for each round. But if you don’t have the Hasbro game, no problem!
Our New Year’s printable boards come ready with letters at the top—so there’s no need for extra equipment.
Just print out a board for each family member, and get ready to enjoy the laughs and surprises that come with everyone’s answers.
Even more New Year’s Eve printable games
Looking to add even more fun to your New Year’s celebration? Try these extra printable activities to keep everyone entertained throughout the evening:
- New Year’s Eve word search – A great activity for all ages, perfect for filling the time before midnight!
- New Year’s Eve word scramble – Challenge your family and friends to unscramble New Year’s-themed words and see who can solve them the fastest.
- New Year’s Mad Libs printable – Bring out some laughs with a fill the blank word game full of silly New Year’s phrases that everyone can contribute to.
These games add variety and are ideal for keeping the New Year’s energy high!
Get the New Year’s Eve Scattergories game printable here!
Need to print later? Add this to your Pinterest board or share it on Facebook. You’ll have it handy whenever you’re ready to use it!
Ready to grab your free printable? Just pop your name and email into the form below, and it’s all yours!
Looking for more holiday-themed Scattergories?
If you enjoy this New Year’s Scattergories game, check out our other themed versions for year-round fun! Each one brings a unique twist to the occasion:
- Halloween scattergories
- Thanksgiving scattergories
- Christmas scattergories
- Winter scattergories
- Easter scattergories
- Cinco de Mayo scattergories
Last Updated on 12 December 2024 by Clare Brown