Guess The Sketch

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4+ players, about 15 minutes, ages 8+.

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Setup

For this game, you’ll need two whiteboards or two large pieces for the teams to draw on. You’ll also need a timer set to 60-seconds, an app on a phone will suffice. Split everyone into two teams. One team member from each team is nominated as the artist. Both artists get a mobile phone and generate a different word each from this website.

How to Play

When both teams are ready, start the 60-second timer and both artists draw simultaneously the word they just read from the website on their respective whiteboards (or large papers). Note, sketches cannot include letters, numbers, or symbols. Team Members yell out to make guesses about what the word could be. The first team to correctly yell out the correct word earns 1 point. As soon as one team has correctly guessed their word both artists must stop drawing. Then swap roles so each team has a different artist for the next round. The first team to reach 5 points (5 rounds) wins the game!

Frequently asked questions

How many people do you need to play Guess The Sketch?

Guess The Sketch is designed for 4+ players. It works best when everyone can hear each other and take turns quickly.

How long does Guess The Sketch take?

A round of Guess The Sketch usually takes about 15 minutes, depending on group size and how much discussion your players add.

Can you play Guess The Sketch without extra props?

Guess The Sketch is built to be lightweight. Check the on-page rules for any simple materials your group might need before you start.

Can you play Guess The Sketch online?

Yes. You can open Guess The Sketch in Pocket Party and use the app or browser flow to get your group into the game quickly.

Is Guess The Sketch good for groups?

Yes. Guess The Sketch is meant for social play, so it works well when the group wants conversation, quick reactions, or shared laughs.

Can kids play Guess The Sketch?

Guess The Sketch is recommended for ages 8+. For younger groups, read the rules first and choose categories or prompts that fit the room.