Scattergories Guide: Rules, Categories, Answers & Scoring

Game Guide Rules verified Sep 2026

Scattergories

Roll a letter, fill category answers before time expires and score points only when nobody else matches your answer.

♟2–6 Players◷Timed rounds♜Party word game⚙Creative answers

Hasbro 04917 uses a 20-sided letter die and category lists. Players race to produce answers beginning with the rolled letter, then compare responses so matching answers do not score.

Game at a Glance

A–Z

Roll a Letter

The die determines the starting letter for the round.

LIST

Answer Categories

Fill one response for each category.

X

Matches Cancel

Matching answers between players score nothing.

1

Unique = Point

Original acceptable answers score.

Rules overview

Roll the letter die, reveal the category list and start the timer. Everyone writes an answer for each category beginning with the rolled letter. When time ends, compare answers category by category. Matching answers cancel; unique acceptable answers score.

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Official source

Hasbro Scattergories 04917 instructions. Checked September 27, 2026.

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