Scattergories Classic Game, Party Game for Adults and Teens Ages 13 and up, Board Game for 2+ Players
CLASSIC QUICK-WIT CATEGORIES GAME: Try to outwit other players by coming up with unique answers in this version of the fast-paced Scattergories party game for adults and teens
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- Age range (description)
- 13+ Years
- Number of players
- 2
- Brand
- Hasbro Gaming
- Theme
- Animals
- Material
- Plastic
Scattergories Classic Game, Party Game for Adults and Teens Ages 13 and up, Board Game for 2+ Players — for gift shoppers
What it is
So this is Scattergories, which if you don't know, is basically this game where they give you a letter and a bunch of categories, and you have to think up answers that start with that letter. Like if the letter is 'B' and one category is 'Things in a kitchen,' you might write 'Blender' or whatever. The thing is, if someone else writes the same answer as you, neither of you gets points. So you're trying to be creative and think of stuff other people won't. It's made by Hasbro, which means it's probably been around forever and your parents probably played it. The box says it's for ages 13 and up, which is pretty phony if you ask me - I mean, what 13-year-old can't think of animals that start with 'M'? But I guess they have to put some age on there. It's supposed to be this quick-wit thing, and honestly, it kind of is.
A gift shoppers-focused use case
Look, if you're shopping for gifts and you want something that won't just sit in someone's closet collecting dust, this isn't the worst choice. It's one of those games that actually gets people talking and laughing, especially if you're buying for a family that has teenagers who usually just stare at their phones all night. The thing about Scattergories is it works with different ages playing together - your aunt Margaret can play with your college-age cousin, and it's not completely boring for either of them. It's not too expensive, though I don't know the exact price, and it doesn't take up much space. Plus, if you're giving it to people who already have a million board games, they probably don't have this one, or if they do, theirs is probably falling apart because people actually play it. The only thing is, you need at least two people who are willing to sit down together, so don't buy it for someone who lives alone and hates people.
Is it worth it?
Here's the deal - Scattergories is actually pretty fun, which kills me to admit because I'm usually pretty cynical about these things. The problem is it can get old if you play it too much, because once you start remembering all the good answers, it's not as challenging. And sometimes you get stuck with impossible categories or letters that make you want to throw the whole game out the window. Like try coming up with 'Breakfast foods that start with X' - it's ridiculous. But when it works, it really works. People get competitive and silly, and you end up arguing about whether 'Hot dog' counts as a breakfast food, which is actually kind of hilarious. The materials are just plastic and paper, nothing fancy, but it doesn't need to be. For what it is - a simple party game that gets people thinking and laughing - it does the job. Just don't expect it to change your life or anything. It's worth having around, but it's not going to be anyone's favorite game forever.
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