
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,772
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Scattergories
2–6 players30 min1988

Rules assistance for Scattergories: The Card Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.

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Scattergories: The Card Game is a board game released in 2008 for 2–8 players, 25 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up.
This is a combination of Scattergories and Slap Jack. When the category and first letter appears the first player to slap the "I Know" card gets to answer. Assuming it matches the category and starts with the letter the player gets to take the category or letter card, causing a new one of that type to appear. When one of the two decks runs out the game ends and the player with the most cards wins.
Scattergories: The Card Game supports 2–8 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: The Card Game is 25 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: The Card Game for ages 8 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: The Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.0 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: The Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Word Game, and Party Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Scattergories: The Card Game and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Scattergories: The Card Game 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.