Categories Game

Roll a letter – then find a city, a country, an animal and more that start with it.

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    Letters are drawn with a secure random generator and not repeated until all have been used.

    The classic pen-and-paper word game

    Everyone takes a sheet of paper. The app rolls a random letter and shows the categories – for example city, country, river, animal, name and job. When the timer starts, everyone writes one word per category beginning with that letter. Whoever finishes first may shout “Stop!” – or play until the timer ends.

    Then compare answers: 10 points for a word nobody else has, 5 points if someone has the same word, 0 for an empty box. Enter the points per player and the app adds them up. Letters are not repeated until all have been used.

    How to use

    1. Optionally adjust the categories (one per line) and enter the players’ names.
    2. Tap Roll a letter – the timer starts.
    3. Everyone writes a word for each category on paper.
    4. Compare answers and enter the points: 10 unique, 5 shared, 0 empty.

    Ideas for using it

    • Letter B. Berlin · Brazil · Brahmaputra · Bear · Ben · Baker.
    • Kids. use easy categories: animal, food, colour, toy.
    • Classroom. project it full screen and print answer sheets.
    • Hard mode. add categories like “famous scientist” or “something in the kitchen”.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which letters can come up?

    All letters that work well in English – very hard letters like Q, X, Y and Z are left out. Each letter appears only once until all have been used.

    How is the game scored?

    Commonly 10 points for a unique answer, 5 if two players have the same word and 0 for no answer. Some groups give 20 points if only one player found any word – agree on your own house rules.

    Can I change the categories?

    Yes, type your own (one per line, up to 20). You can also let the app pick 5 or 8 random categories each round.

    Can I print answer sheets?

    Yes, “Print answer sheet” creates a table with your categories and 12 rows.