Scattergories Letter
Roll a fair random letter for Scattergories and other list games. Big, readable letter with a fair mode that skips near-impossible letters. Free, no app, no sign-up.
How to use the Scattergories Letter
Keep Fair mode on for winnable rounds, or off for hard mode.
Tap “Roll a Letter” to set this round’s letter.
Everyone fills each category with words starting with it.
Start the next round with a fresh letter.
About this tool
The Scattergories letter generator rolls the all-important round letter for list games like Scattergories, Categories and Guggenheim. Everyone must answer each category with a word starting with that letter — first one to fill the list wins.
Leave Fair mode on to skip near-impossible letters (Q, U, V, X, Y, Z), or switch it off for a brutal hard mode. The big, bold letter is easy to read across the room, and a recent-letters strip helps you avoid repeats.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Scattergories letter for?
In Scattergories and similar list games, every round needs one letter that all answers must start with. This tool rolls that letter fairly so no one can argue it was hand-picked.
What does ‘Fair mode’ do?
Letters like Q, U, V, X, Y and Z make most categories nearly impossible. Fair mode leaves them out so every round is winnable. Turn it off for hard mode and a real challenge.
Is the letter chosen randomly?
Yes — each roll uses your browser’s secure random generator, and the tool avoids repeating the previous letter when it can, so rounds feel fresh.
Do I need the official game to use this?
Not at all. It works as a standalone letter roller for Scattergories, Categories, Guggenheim or any homemade list game on game night.