Scattergories

As I have said in some previous reviews about board games, we don't get out much these days, having two small children, so we are always on the look out for good games that we can play at home with friends. Scattergories is certainly a game to fit the bill particularly if you like playing word games. The name of the game itself is a play on words - for scattergories think categories! The aim of the game is to think up original ideas in many varied categories all depending on a starting letter. It is a game for two to six players, and at the start of the game each player is supplied with an answer sheet, a pencil and a category card. The answer sheet ...  Read the complete review

My girlfriend and I often like to play a board game of an evening when there is nothing much but mindless programmes on the television. We have purchased quite a variety of games from various sources, charity shops, boot fairs etc. Amongst our collection there are a few games we play more often than others, one of these most played games is Scattergories. We both really enjoy this game because it is quick to play, great fun and requires a nice amount of brain useage, not so much that you feel drained afterwards but just enough that you feel you have used it. The contents of the box are simply a timer, some catergory cards, pencils, pads and a large ...  Read the complete review

Use the last letter of your first name = y (FANTASTIC) Now think of something begnning with that letter for every one of these catergories: Fruit/vegetable: Yam (is that one?) Computer Lingo: yo dude! U.S State capital: Yes well there atually isn't one!! Words associated with exercise: YUCK!! College majors: Yachts man (What? suits some people) Car Parts: You A boy's name: Yolonde Country: Yemen Ice cream flavour: Yellow (vanilla really) Animal:yack Things that you wear: yellow polka dot bikini Games: Your it!! Was that hard?: YES YES YES!! Ok so I cheated a little, but you get my ...  Read the complete review

Even though I'm (techncially) a grown-up now, my mum and I still enjoy playing board games, but I for one find them terribly expensive. So we tend to scout charity shops where we've been able to pick up as-new games for as little as £4, which is what this cost from the PDSA shop last week. I was pleased to find it as I've played in the past and we enjoy word games. After ensuring everything was included before we left the shop, we went home to try it out. Scattergories is a simple game to learn, but some of the categories depending what letter you get can be really tricky! The basic premise is that you roll the dice, which has letters ...  Read the complete review

We go through fits and starts as a family for playing board games. However, the game I’m reviewing today has to be our favourite, which is plainly evident from the box, which has become rather battered. We have had Scattergories for some years now, and I think I paid about £20 for it. I have seen it more recently in toy stores, so I know it is still available. Scattergories is a word game with a twist. This is a great game to play either as a family, or after a few drinks, when hilarious results can be produced. I shall do my best to explain it all to you….. The game can be played with two to six players. CONTENTS ...  Read the complete review