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Roll a letter, fill category answers before time expires and score points only when nobody else matches your answer.
Roll a letter, fill category answers before time expires and score points only when nobody else matches your answer.
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
Roll a Letter
The die determines the starting letter for the round.
Answer Categories
Fill one response for each category.
Matches Cancel
Matching answers between players score nothing.
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.