Scattergories Generator
Random letter and category list.
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How to use Scattergories Generator
- Choose whether to exclude the hard letters, then press Roll letter & list.
- Read out the letter and the twelve categories to all players.
- Start the 60-second timer and have everyone write an answer for each category.
- When time is up, compare lists and score one point per valid answer.
About Scattergories Generator
The Scattergories Generator rolls a random letter and a fresh list of twelve categories so you can play the classic list-making party game anywhere. Everyone races to name something in each category that starts with the rolled letter — “A movie title,” “Something in the kitchen,” “A boy’s name,” and dozens more — before the built-in 60-second timer runs out. You can exclude the hard letters (Q, X, Z, U, V, Y) for an easier round.
It is completely free with no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser. Categories are pulled at random from a library of around 70 family-friendly prompts, and the letter and timer make it a ready-to-play round with no game box required. Nothing leaves your device.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Scattergories generator free?
- Yes. It is free to use with no account and no sign-up, and you can roll as many rounds as you like.
- Is my data private?
- Yes. The generator runs fully in your browser. The letter, category list, and timer all work locally — nothing is sent to any server.
- How do I play a round?
- Roll a letter and list, start the 60-second timer, and have every player write one answer per category that begins with the rolled letter. When time is up, compare answers and score.
- Can I skip the hard letters?
- Yes. Leave the “Exclude hard letters” box checked to remove Q, X, Z, U, V, and Y from the roll, or uncheck it to include every letter.
- How many categories does it generate?
- Each round gives you twelve categories drawn at random from a library of about 70 family-friendly prompts, so the lists stay varied.
- How does scoring usually work?
- Players earn a point for each valid answer that starts with the letter. A common house rule is that duplicate answers between players cancel out and score zero.