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200+ Original Categories Game Lists

Looking for Scattergories® lists or categories? These independently written ideas are built for CardYard Categories. Copy a list, print it, or send it straight into the free online letter-and-timer game.

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12 ready-to-play lists

Each list contains twelve prompts. CardYard will choose the letter and run the timer when you play online.

Classic List 1

1.Something found in a backpack
2.Something people collect
3.A weekend activity
4.Something seen from a window
5.A reason to stay home
6.A souvenir
7.A reason to wear gloves
8.A reason to wake up early
9.A place to meet a friend
10.A place where people clap
11.A place with a queue
12.Something with a handle

Classic List 2

1.Something with a handle
2.A reason to call someone
3.Something people lose
4.A thing people repair
5.Something you keep in a pocket
6.A thing with a lid
7.A thing that can spill
8.A thing people check twice
9.Something seen on a map
10.A job done outdoors
11.Something that needs batteries
12.A thing with wheels

Classic List 3

1.A thing with wheels
2.Something that comes in pairs
3.Something that has a password
4.Something with a screen
5.Something used before bed
6.Something kept on a shelf
7.Something with a zipper
8.A reason to celebrate
9.A word used in a text message
10.Something in a waiting room
11.A word on a warning sign
12.Something in a desk drawer

Classic List 4

1.Something in a desk drawer
2.A thing used in the rain
3.Something people share
4.Something at a train station
5.Something that can be folded
6.A thing that gets replaced
7.Something that makes noise
8.A place to take a photo
9.Something you can borrow
10.A place that opens early
11.A place with bright lights
12.A place to whisper

Party List 1

1.A terrible party theme
2.Something found after everyone leaves
3.A song everyone knows
4.A nickname from a night out
5.A guest who changes the mood
6.Something you regret posting
7.A topic that starts an argument
8.A funny thing to write on a cake
9.Something people pretend to enjoy
10.A dramatic entrance
11.A reason the music stopped
12.A reason to leave the group chat

Party List 2

1.A reason to leave the group chat
2.Something brought to a potluck
3.A bad karaoke choice
4.Something found near the speakers
5.An excuse to skip a dance
6.Something that belongs on a playlist
7.A reason to make a new group chat
8.A reason to take a selfie
9.Something the host forgot
10.An awkward conversation starter
11.Something spilled on the floor
12.A party photo pose

Party List 3

1.A party photo pose
2.Something said during a toast
3.A party game penalty
4.Something worn for attention
5.A gift nobody expected
6.A word that ruins the surprise
7.Something that gets lost at a party
8.Something shouted across the room
9.A dance move
10.A sign the host is stressed
11.Something nobody wants to clean
12.A strange thing to celebrate

Party List 4

1.A strange thing to celebrate
2.A drink order
3.A chaotic group activity
4.Something heard at midnight
5.A food eaten standing up
6.A reason to change seats
7.A snack that disappears first
8.A suspicious party excuse
9.A reason someone is late
10.A reason to hide your phone
11.A reason to order more food
12.A sign the party is over

Family List 1

1.An animal seen at a zoo
2.Something in a lunchbox
3.A bedtime story character
4.A food shaped like a circle
5.Something worn in winter
6.A board game piece
7.A place to ride a bicycle
8.Something found under a bed
9.A healthy snack
10.Something that makes bubbles
11.A family movie
12.A place for a family trip

Family List 2

1.A place for a family trip
2.A pet name
3.A superhero power
4.A fruit
5.Something made of paper
6.A school subject
7.A sport played with a ball
8.A costume idea
9.A treasure-hunt clue
10.A rainy-day activity
11.Something that grows in a garden
12.A reason to laugh

Family List 3

1.A reason to laugh
2.A classroom reward
3.Something seen at a farm
4.A thing that is soft
5.A cartoon sidekick
6.A word that sounds funny
7.A place to read
8.Something packed for school
9.A word a teacher says
10.Something drawn with crayons
11.Something found at the beach
12.A family tradition

Family List 4

1.A family tradition
2.A reason to visit grandparents
3.Something served at breakfast
4.A musical instrument
5.Something in the sky
6.A reason to give a high five
7.Something built with blocks
8.A playground game
9.Something used for a craft
10.A thing in a toy box
11.A thing that flies
12.A friendly monster name

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List FAQ

What makes a good categories-game list?

A strong list mixes familiar subjects with a few creative prompts and gives players several plausible answers for the chosen letter.

How many categories should a round use?

Eight works for quick rounds, ten is a balanced default, and twelve creates a longer challenge for experienced groups.

Can I print these category lists?

Yes. Every prepared list has a print control, and the page uses a clean print layout.

Can I play these lists online?

Yes. Select Play this list to open CardYard Categories with that list prepared for the first round.

SCATTERGORIES® is a trademark of Hasbro, Inc. These original lists are for the independent CardYard Categories game, which is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro.

200+ Original Categories Game Lists

12 ready-to-play lists

Classic List 1

Classic List 2

Classic List 3

Classic List 4

Party List 1

Party List 2

Party List 3

Party List 4

Family List 1

Family List 2

Family List 3

Family List 4

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