The girl on fire
The Hunger Games gripped a generation, and this word search gathers its world. You'll start with heroine KATNISS, fellow tribute PEETA, her friend GALE, the drunken MENTOR HAYMITCH, and the flamboyant escort EFFIE.
Each puzzle pulls a fresh selection from the list, so the arena is rearranged every time you play — straightforward on Easy, and a Hard-mode contest once the diagonals and backwards words appear.
Panem, the Capitol and the Games
The world of the story is all here. Track down the nation of PANEM, the glittering CAPITOL, the poor DISTRICT 12, and President SNOW. There's the dreaded REAPING, the brave VOLUNTEER, the SPONSOR system, the MOCKINGJAY symbol, and the deadly CORNUCOPIA at the centre of the ARENA — plus little PRIM, brave RUE, stylist CINNA, and Katniss's trusty BOW and ARROW.
From bestselling books to blockbusters
The Hunger Games began as a series of hugely popular novels by Suzanne Collins, first published in 2008. They're set in Panem, a future nation built on the ruins of North America, where the rich Capitol forces each of its twelve districts to send two young 'tributes' to a televised fight for survival.
The film series ran from 2012 to 2015 — with the final book, Mockingjay, split into two movies — and made a global star of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss. Its mix of action, romance and sharp commentary on reality TV and inequality struck a chord, and a prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, followed years later.
Best for teen and grown-up fans
The grid hides only names and places, so it's harmless in itself — but the films are aimed at teens and up, so younger readers might prefer our lighter movie puzzles. Play online, print a PDF pack for a fan night, or use our Make Your Own tool to build a grid from your own favourite characters and districts.
Frequently asked questions
What's in the Hunger Games word search?
The key players — Katniss, Peeta, Gale, Haymitch and President Snow — plus Panem, the Capitol, the arena, the mockingjay and the reaping. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Does it cover the whole series?
It draws from across the films — KATNISS, PEETA and GALE, President SNOW, the CAPITOL and PANEM, the REAPING and the deadly ARENA.
Is it suitable for children?
The grid hides names and places, fine for any age — but the films are aimed at teens and up, so younger readers might prefer our lighter movie puzzles.