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Categories is a fast-paced party game where players race to create fitting answers to categories after a letter is drawn before time runs out. Easy to learn, hard to master, suitable for casual or competitive play. Features power-ups and mini-games that shake up rounds with strategy and laughs.
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Release Date

05 Oct, 2026

Publisher/Developer

Jonas Hörner

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CATEGORIES:Categories is a fast-paced party game that pushes players to think quickly and creatively. In each round, a single letter is revealed and players race to name fitting answers to multiple categories before the timer ends. The setup is simple, the play is exhilarating, and the pace keeps everyone on their toes.

The game is easy to learn but hard to master, making it ideal for casual gatherings, family game nights, and competitive play alike. You can jump in solo to practice speed and vocabulary, or gather friends for a high-energy round where wit and nerves are tested in rapid succession.

What makes CATEGORIES:Categories special is the blend of core wordplay with a pocket of power-ups and quick Mini Games that inject variety and strategy into every round. Power-ups can swing momentum, reward sharp thinking, and are earned by winning Mini Games, so skill and luck both have a role to play.

  • Duplicate Shield — shields you when another player's answer is identical to yours, reducing ties and penalties.
  • Letter Swap — reroll the current letter to open new possibilities and keep options fresh.
  • Rock, Paper, Scissors — challenge another player for extra points or special effects.
  • Extra Time — gain a little more time to craft that perfect response when the pressure mounts.

Sabotage Power-ups add cheeky disruption to the round. They let you mess with others’ setup or timing without directly altering your own answers. For example, Change keybinds shuffles two keyboard keys for a chosen player, creating misdirection and laughs. More sabotage options are planned to expand the strategic toolbox.

Minigames are short challenges that shake up the pace, determine who earns power-ups, and sometimes decide seating order or round winners. Examples include:

  • Mini Categories — one letter, one category; the fastest correct answer wins the round.
  • Rock, Paper, Scissors — compete against everyone; the overall winner claims the spoils.
  • Mini Uno — a quick UNO-inspired face-off for quick points and laughs.
  • Guessing Game — guess a random number to win a power-up and shift the balance.
  • Popular Vote — the player with the most votes chooses between two doors; one leads to a reward, the other to a twist.

Whether you play in a crowded living room or a cozy online session, CATEGORIES:Categories delivers fast rounds, fierce but friendly competition, and plenty of moments to cheer or groan together. Ready to lock in your first letter and chase the win?