Boy/Girl

(Also known as: Categories)

Each players chooses a letter of the alphabet and some categories (e.g Boy's name, River, Colour, etc.). All players then have 5 minutes to think of a unique item fitting each category beginning with each of the chosen letters.

How To Play

  • Step 1.

    Each player needs a pen and a sheet of blank A4 paper. Draw a table of 4 columns and 11 rows.

  • Step 2.

    Three players choose a letter of the alphabet (other than X or Z). These are written on the top row starting from column 2. Then, in rotation, players choose a category such as Boys Name, Fruit, Movie, etc. which are written into the left column starting on row 2.

  • Step 3.

    Agree a time limit then each player must think of as obscure an example as possible matching the category and the first letter.

  • Step 4.

    When the time is up, everyone passes their sheets to another player. Calling out answers in turn, unique answers score 2 points and other correct answers 1 point.

  • The Winner

    The winner is the player who accumulates the highest number of points.

The Details

  • Location: Indoor (home)
  • Ages: 2-6 years, 7-11 years, 12-16 years, 18 years or older
  • Team: Yes
  • Physical: No
  • Average Duration: 5-15 minutes, 16-30 minutes, 30-60 minutes
  • Cost: £0-£1
  • Occasion: Family Party, Children's Party, Baby Shower, ,
  • Essential Equipment: Paper and Pen, Timer
  • Ease to Learn: Very Easy