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Pictionary
Draw it, guess it, live
👥 3–12 players⏱ 15–30 min
Objective
Each player takes a turn drawing a secret word on a shared live canvas while everyone else races to guess it in the chat. Guessers score by how fast they solve it, and the drawer earns a bonus based on how well the room reads their art.
How to play
- On your turn you're shown three words — pick one to draw.
- Draw on the shared canvas (pen, colors, sizes, eraser, undo, clear); the secret word stays hidden from guessers, who see only its length.
- Guessers type guesses live; a correct guess locks in speed points and the round can end early once everyone solves it.
- The turn rotates so each player draws once, then the final leaderboard is shown.
Strategy
- Start with the big recognizable shape, then add detail — guessers reward an early silhouette.
- Draw the category first (an animal outline, a building) before the specific noun.
- As a guesser, fire off partial guesses early; near-misses are free and fast points reward speed.
Tips
- Symbols and arrows beat tiny lettering — and writing the word is against the spirit.
- Pick the word you can draw fastest, not the one you know best.
- A mouse or stylus gives you steadier lines than a trackpad.
Create a roomThe host picks the activity once everyone has joined the room.