Pictionary

1 Game Overview

Pictionary is the classic team drawing-and-guessing game. One player draws a secret word or phrase while their teammates try to guess it before the timer runs out. No letters, no numbers, no talking - just drawing!

The board game version includes categories (All Play, Person/Place/Animal, Object, Action, Difficult) and a race around the board. But Pictionary is just as fun with paper pads and a phone timer.

2 What's in the Box

• 1 game board
• 2 pads of drawing paper
• 2 pencils
• 500+ word/phrase cards
• 1 category die
• 1 60-second timer
• 4 playing pieces

3 Setup

1. Divide into 2-4 teams of 2+ players each.
2. Place teams' pieces on Start on the board.
3. Shuffle the cards and place in the card holder.
4. Youngest team goes first.

4 How to Play

1. The active team rolls the category die to determine what type of word they get.
2. One person from the team (the "picturist") draws the top card and looks at the word for their category - without showing teammates.
3. Start the 60-second timer. The picturist draws on the pad - no talking, no letters, no numbers, no gestures.
4. Teammates shout guesses. If they guess correctly before time runs out, the team moves their piece.
5. Move 1 space for most squares; landing on a "Pictionary" square means everyone plays simultaneously (All Play - first team to guess wins the square).
6. Teams alternate turns. Pass the drawing role within the team each turn.

5 Winning

First team to reach the FINISH square and correctly guess a final word (drawn from the All Play category) wins. The exact landing rule on Finish applies.

6 Strategy Tips

• Draw concepts, not details. Sketch the big idea first. If the word is "elephant," draw an elephant outline before adding wrinkles.
• Use arrows and relationships. Arrows showing motion or connection can communicate a lot quickly.
• Start with what you know your team knows. If your team loves movies, draw movie references. Know your audience.
• Shout everything. When guessing, say related words even if uncertain. Your drawer can't correct you but your guesses might spark the right answer.