- BGG rank
- BGG #2,769
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Scattergories
1988
Rules assistance for Scattergories
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.4/5
About the game
In Scattergories, published in 1988 by Milton Bradley, each player fills out a category list with answers that begin with the same letter. If no other player matches your answers, you score points. The game is played in rounds. After 3 rounds a winner is declared, and a new game can be begun. Scattergories is a commercial version of an old parlor game known as Categories or Guggenheim. Similar to: Facts in Five
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Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- (Unknown)
- Parker Brothers
- Hasbro
- Winning Moves Games (USA)
- MB Juegos
- Grow Jogos e Brinquedos
- Milton Bradley
- MB Giochi
- MB Spiele
- Game Office
- Toyster
Questions and answers
The rules assistant for Scattergories will help explain turns, card effects and disputed situations, with references to verified official materials and saved question history. It is not ready yet; verified sources for your edition are still being prepared.
Scattergories supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue.
The listed playing time for Scattergories is 30 minutes. The actual duration depends on the group and its familiarity with the game.
The catalogue lists Scattergories for ages 12 and up. Check the age guidance on your edition.
The credited designers of Scattergories are: (Uncredited).
The catalogue lists Scattergories as a base game.
Rules assistant for Scattergories
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