Category Mania Thumball

The Category Mania Thumball™ features 32 different categories printed on its panels, making it a versatile tool for vocabulary development, memory skills, and energetic group games. Ideal for classrooms, team-building sessions, or social icebreakers, this tactile ball encourages creative thinking and active participation.

One favorite way to play is Pantomime Shuffle—a lively combination of charades and hot potato. Players take turns acting out categories, tossing the ball, and racing to guess and switch roles, keeping everyone engaged and energized. The game can be played in small or large groups, with or without time limits to adjust the challenge level.

Key Features:

  • 32 yellow and blue panels, each with a unique category

  • Encourages vocabulary building, word finding, and memory skills

  • Supports a variety of group games, including charades-style activities

  • Adaptable for all ages and group sizes

  • 4-inch soft ball for safe, active play

Benefits:

  • Sparks creativity and teamwork

  • Organizes thinking and supports cognitive skills

  • Easy to use for both structured games and spontaneous fun