- BGG rank
- BGG #12,126
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Scattergories Categories
2010
Rules assistance for Scattergories Categories
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 25–35 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Scattergories Categories
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Scattergories Categories is a board game released in 2010 for 2–4 players, 25–35 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Kim Vandenbroucke and its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil.
About the game
If you loved the game of "Scattergories", then Scattergories Categories is the next game you will want to play. It's a great twist on your favorite. Keep the fun coming with this fast-thinking categories game. Contains 125 cards, containing 250 word challenges, 2-minute sand timer, 4 pads of score sheets, plastic card base, and rules. In this game, players take a word written vertically, and brainstorm a word that starts with each letter in that word. For example, if the word was FOOD: Frankfurter, Olive, Oatmeal, and Dumplings. New edition with 250 new word challenges was published in 2016.
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- Winning Moves Games (USA)
Questions and answers
Scattergories Categories supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Scattergories Categories is 25–35 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Scattergories Categories for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Scattergories Categories has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Scattergories Categories belongs to these categories: Word Game. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Scattergories Categories are: Kim Vandenbroucke. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Scattergories Categories as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.