Pick a random letter, then fill out a column of categories — like animal, country, food, and name — with a word starting from that letter before the timer runs out. Answers that nobody else (or the game) duplicates score the most, rewarding clever, less obvious picks. It is the classic pen-and-paper 'Scattergories'-style game rebuilt for a quick browser round.
How to play Categories
- Wait for the round's random letter to be revealed
- Type a word starting with that letter into each category field
- Submit all your answers before the countdown reaches zero
- Earn points for every valid, correctly-starting answer
- Aim for unique or unusual answers to maximize your score
Tips & strategy
- Lock in easy categories first, then spend leftover time on the hard ones
- Skip a blank rather than waste seconds — a wrong answer scores nothing anyway
- Reach for uncommon words to avoid duplicate-answer penalties
Controls: Type answers with the keyboard; click or tap fields to switch categories.
Categories — FAQ
Do my answers have to be real words?
Yes — each answer must be a genuine word that starts with the round's letter and fits the category, or it scores no points.
Is there a time limit each round?
Yes, every round runs on a countdown timer, so you must fill in as many categories as you can before it expires.
