Ready to dive into the exciting world of StopotS, the trendy categories word game that's sweeping the globe? Also known as Scattergories, "City Country River," or simply Stop, this game is all about quick thinking and creativity. Here's how you can get in on the fun and sharpen your skills:

To kick things off, players choose a variety of categories that will set the stage for the game's dynamic flow. Think of categories like Names, Animals, Objects, and more. Once these are locked in, a random letter is drawn, signaling the start of a new round. Your mission? Fill in each category with a word that starts with the chosen letter. The race is on!

The first player to complete all categories shouts "STOP!"—and just like that, the round freezes for everyone else. Now comes the fun part: players review and vote on the answers. If your word fits the category and starts with the right letter, you score a cool 10 points. If someone else had the same idea, you still get 5 points for your effort. But if your word doesn't make the cut, no points for you this round. Keep playing until you reach the predetermined number of rounds.

Running low on device storage? No worries! You can join the action anytime, anywhere, by playing on the web app at stopots.com.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your friends, pick your categories, and let the games begin with StopotS!