Category Rush
A free Scattergories-style browser game. Fill ten categories with answers beginning with one letter, avoid duplicates, and vote on challenges.
About This Game
Category Rush is Table Party's free, unofficial Scattergories-style word game. Each round draws one letter and gives every player ten categories. You have ninety seconds to fill as many rows as possible with answers beginning with that letter.
Duplicate answers score nothing, so the most obvious response is often a trap. After time expires, every list appears for review. Players can challenge questionable entries, and the table settles each challenge with a sealed vote. An answer stays unless votes against it outnumber votes in its favor.
The letter pool excludes seven especially difficult letters, and the game ignores leading articles when checking the first letter. Category Rush supports two to twelve players, including a simplified head-to-head challenge rule for two people. It runs entirely in the browser with room-code joining, no signup, and no advertising.
How to Play
Draw the round letter
Everyone receives the same starting letter and the same list of ten categories.
Fill the categories
Write one valid answer per row before the ninety-second timer expires.
Remove duplicates
Matching answers cancel, so neither player scores that category.
Challenge and vote
Question doubtful answers, vote in sealed ballots, and score one point for every entry left standing.
Tips & Strategy
- Replace your first answer with a less obvious valid option when time allows.
- Fill every row because a risky answer has more scoring potential than a blank.
- Use specific proper nouns to separate your list from common responses.
- Challenge answers only when you can persuade at least one other voter.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Duplicate cancellation rewards original answers
- Built-in challenges settle disputes inside the game
- Works with two people or groups up to twelve
- Free browser play with no signup or adverts
Cons
- Players who type slowly may struggle with the timer
- Challenge votes can slow the reveal
- Some category and letter combinations are much harder than others
- It closely follows the Scattergories format
Game Details
- Players
- 2-12 players(recommended: 6)
- Duration
- 10-15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Price
- Free
- Platforms
- Web
