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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Browse categories by group

Classic categories

  • Something found in a backpack
  • A reason to celebrate
  • A place with a queue
  • Something that makes noise
  • A job done outdoors
  • Something people collect
  • A word used in a text message
  • Something with a handle
  • A place to take a photo
  • Something that needs batteries
  • A weekend activity
  • Something in a waiting room
  • A reason to call someone
  • Something you can borrow
  • A thing with wheels
  • Something seen from a window
  • A word on a warning sign
  • Something people lose
  • A place that opens early
  • Something that comes in pairs
  • A reason to stay home
  • Something in a desk drawer
  • A thing people repair
  • A place with bright lights
  • Something that has a password
  • A souvenir
  • A thing used in the rain
  • Something you keep in a pocket
  • A place to whisper
  • Something with a screen
  • A reason to wear gloves
  • Something people share
  • A thing with a lid
  • A place that smells good
  • Something used before bed
  • A reason to wake up early
  • Something at a train station
  • A thing that can spill
  • A word connected to luck
  • Something kept on a shelf
  • A place to meet a friend
  • Something that can be folded
  • A thing people check twice
  • A reason to take notes
  • Something with a zipper
  • A place where people clap
  • A thing that gets replaced
  • Something seen on a map

Funny and party categories

  • A terrible party theme
  • Something shouted across the room
  • A reason the music stopped
  • A snack that disappears first
  • An awkward conversation starter
  • Something found after everyone leaves
  • A dance move
  • A reason to leave the group chat
  • A suspicious party excuse
  • Something spilled on the floor
  • A song everyone knows
  • A sign the host is stressed
  • Something brought to a potluck
  • A reason someone is late
  • A party photo pose
  • A nickname from a night out
  • Something nobody wants to clean
  • A bad karaoke choice
  • A reason to hide your phone
  • Something said during a toast
  • A guest who changes the mood
  • A strange thing to celebrate
  • Something found near the speakers
  • A reason to order more food
  • A party game penalty
  • Something you regret posting
  • A drink order
  • An excuse to skip a dance
  • A sign the party is over
  • Something worn for attention
  • A topic that starts an argument
  • A chaotic group activity
  • Something that belongs on a playlist
  • A reason the neighbors complain
  • A gift nobody expected
  • A funny thing to write on a cake
  • Something heard at midnight
  • A reason to make a new group chat
  • A party decoration
  • A word that ruins the surprise
  • Something people pretend to enjoy
  • A food eaten standing up
  • A reason to take a selfie
  • A last-minute party purchase
  • Something that gets lost at a party
  • A dramatic entrance
  • A reason to change seats
  • Something the host forgot

Kids and classroom categories

  • An animal seen at a zoo
  • Something packed for school
  • A family movie
  • Something built with blocks
  • A rainy-day activity
  • Something in a lunchbox
  • A word a teacher says
  • A place for a family trip
  • A playground game
  • Something that grows in a garden
  • A bedtime story character
  • Something drawn with crayons
  • A pet name
  • Something used for a craft
  • A reason to laugh
  • A food shaped like a circle
  • Something found at the beach
  • A superhero power
  • A thing in a toy box
  • A classroom reward
  • Something worn in winter
  • A family tradition
  • A fruit
  • A thing that flies
  • Something seen at a farm
  • A board game piece
  • A reason to visit grandparents
  • Something made of paper
  • A friendly monster name
  • A thing that is soft
  • A place to ride a bicycle
  • Something served at breakfast
  • A school subject
  • A thing in a bathroom
  • A cartoon sidekick
  • Something found under a bed
  • A musical instrument
  • A sport played with a ball
  • A thing used for painting
  • A word that sounds funny
  • A healthy snack
  • Something in the sky
  • A costume idea
  • A thing that can bounce
  • A place to read
  • Something that makes bubbles
  • A reason to give a high five
  • A treasure-hunt clue

Christmas categories

  • Something hanging on a tree
  • A gift that is difficult to wrap
  • A holiday movie
  • Something served at Christmas dinner
  • A reason Santa might be late
  • Something found in a stocking
  • A winter activity
  • A word in a Christmas song
  • Something seen at the North Pole
  • A holiday party outfit
  • A gift for a child
  • Something made from gingerbread
  • A Christmas decoration
  • A place to hide a present
  • A festive drink
  • Something an elf might build
  • A reason to stay by the fireplace
  • A holiday tradition
  • Something covered in snow
  • A Christmas morning sound
  • A present nobody requested
  • Something on a holiday table
  • A winter animal
  • A Christmas cookie shape
  • A word on a gift tag
  • Something Santa carries
  • A holiday travel problem
  • A reason to wear a sweater
  • Something found at a Christmas market
  • A festive color
  • A gift for a grandparent
  • Something used to decorate a door
  • A Christmas song title
  • Something that jingles
  • A holiday dessert
  • A reason to take a family photo
  • Something found in Santa's workshop
  • A winter weather word
  • A holiday smell
  • Something wrapped in ribbon
  • A Christmas party game
  • A place to see holiday lights
  • A gift for a coworker
  • Something said during a holiday toast
  • A holiday movie character
  • Something worn by a snowman
  • A festive breakfast food
  • A reason an elf gets promoted
  • Something placed under a tree
  • A holiday card message
  • A Christmas Eve activity
  • Something found on a sleigh
  • A gift that makes noise
  • A winter vacation destination
  • Something served warm
  • A reason to visit a toy shop
  • A name for a reindeer
  • A Christmas office decoration
  • A holiday shopping mistake
  • Something that sparkles
  • A festive party snack
  • A thing used to build a snowman
  • A reason to call family
  • A holiday performance
  • Something in a Christmas parade
  • A gift that needs batteries
  • A winter clothing item
  • Something printed on wrapping paper
  • A Christmas dinner conversation
  • A holiday photo prop
  • Something delivered in December
  • A reason to make hot chocolate
  • A Christmas craft supply
  • A festive candle scent
  • Something people forget to buy
  • A holiday game prize
  • A Christmas wish
  • A thing found in a holiday window display
  • A gift that fits in an envelope
  • A winter road-trip item
  • Something used to hang decorations
  • A holiday party song
  • A reason to bake cookies
  • Something an elf keeps in a pocket
  • A Christmas morning tradition
  • A festive word with two syllables
  • Something red at Christmas
  • A holiday event at school
  • A reason to ring a bell
  • A Christmas joke topic
  • Something found beside a fireplace
  • A gift for someone who has everything
  • A holiday dinner side dish
  • A winter smell
  • Something people do after opening gifts
  • A Christmas memory

Date-night categories

  • A first-date activity
  • A small romantic gesture
  • A date-night snack
  • A reason to text after midnight
  • A couple nickname
  • A place for a weekend away
  • A green flag
  • A harmless relationship debate
  • A song for a shared playlist
  • A gift with personal meaning
  • A reason to dress up
  • A movie for two
  • A question to ask on a date
  • A shared hobby
  • A reason to hold hands
  • A memorable anniversary idea
  • A meal to cook together
  • A cute photo caption
  • A way to say thank you
  • A place to watch the sunset
  • A reason to plan a surprise
  • A relationship milestone
  • A rainy date idea
  • A compliment
  • A conversation topic for couples
  • A road-trip stop
  • A thing to share
  • A cozy evening activity
  • A reason to laugh together
  • A song that feels romantic
  • A low-cost date idea
  • A sign someone is thoughtful
  • A thing to put in a love note
  • A double-date activity
  • A vacation memory
  • A reason to celebrate together
  • A favorite thing about a partner
  • A playful couple challenge
  • A place for brunch
  • A tradition to start together
  • A reason to call instead of text
  • A dessert to split
  • A thoughtful question
  • A relationship inside joke
  • A way to make up after an argument
  • A date idea at home
  • A shared goal
  • A romantic movie scene

College categories

  • Something found in a dorm room
  • A reason to miss an early class
  • A campus club
  • A cheap meal
  • A study-session distraction
  • Something borrowed from a roommate
  • A reason to visit the library
  • A lecture topic
  • A campus event
  • Something carried in a backpack
  • A group-project excuse
  • A college tradition
  • A reason to call home
  • Something posted on a dorm door
  • A late-night snack
  • A student discount purchase
  • A difficult major
  • A reason to change seats
  • Something heard in a hallway
  • A campus landmark
  • A roommate habit
  • A reason to email a professor
  • Something forgotten before an exam
  • A club fundraiser
  • A graduation gift
  • A reason to pull an all-nighter
  • Something found at orientation
  • A college sports chant
  • A part-time job
  • A reason to skip the dining hall
  • Something written in a notebook
  • A campus rumor
  • An elective class
  • A dorm decoration
  • A reason to join a study group
  • A finals-week emotion
  • Something found in the student center
  • A college movie
  • A reason to visit office hours
  • A graduation photo prop
  • A course assignment
  • A campus coffee order
  • Something students trade
  • A reason to take a gap year
  • A thing lost on campus
  • A college bucket-list item
  • A reason to celebrate after class
  • A student organization role

Work and team-building categories

  • Something said in a meeting
  • A reason to mute yourself
  • An office snack
  • A job-title buzzword
  • Something found on a shared drive
  • A reason to reschedule
  • A team-building activity
  • An email subject line
  • Something on a manager's desk
  • A remote-work distraction
  • A reason a deadline moved
  • An office celebration
  • Something heard near the printer
  • A workplace acronym
  • A reason to book a meeting room
  • An awkward video-call moment
  • A lunch-break activity
  • Something in an onboarding pack
  • A reason to message HR
  • A conference giveaway
  • A skill listed on a résumé
  • A reason to work from home
  • Something forgotten in the office fridge
  • A company value
  • A polite way to disagree
  • A project codename
  • A reason to turn off notifications
  • An office dress-code item
  • A question asked in an interview
  • Something printed by mistake
  • A reason to ask for help
  • A team-chat reaction
  • A workplace pet peeve
  • Something found in a supply closet
  • A reason to leave early
  • An office holiday tradition
  • A presentation mistake
  • A reason to bring cake
  • Something written on a sticky note
  • A business-trip problem
  • A reason to update a spreadsheet
  • A meeting icebreaker
  • A coworker nickname
  • Something that needs approval
  • A reason to thank a teammate
  • A company-wide announcement
  • A desk decoration
  • A sign a meeting ran too long

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.