Scattergories

Scattergories is a category-based multi-player board game, where the object is to match categories using words that start with the same letter. There is a time limit, and you only score points if you have a unique answer--if your answer is the same as someone else in the group, neither of you gets credit for that answer.

Fast Facts

1. Introduced: 1988
2. Manufacturers: Hasbro, Milton Bradley Company
3. Fast-thinking game
4. Recommended ages: 12 and up
5. 2-6 players
6. Contains: 20-sized die, timer, category cards, answer pad, pencils, folders, die rolling board
7. Price: $23
8. Each game has 3 rounds
9. You can't use the same word for the different answers in the same round

Scattergories Strategy

1. Since you only get credit for answers that are different from everyone else in the group, try to think beyond the obvious.
2. Try to fill out every category in every round. You can't get points for a blank answer!
3. Earn extra points by putting multi-word answers that all start with that round's letter, such as Mazda Miata for Vehicle, M.
4. If the letter is T, S, P or C, don't forget words that start with Th, Sh, Ph or Ch.

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