Pictionary Board Game
Original price was: £19.99.£13.33Current price is: £13.33.
- Players
- 2, 3–4, 5–6, 7+
- Age
- 8–11, 12+, Adults
- Play time
- 15–30 mins
- Type
- Cooperative
A lively drawing and guessing game that gets everyone laughing, whatever their artistic skill, with quick turns that keep the pace up. It is played in teams, and arguments over whether a scribble counts can slow things down.
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Description
About Pictionary
Pictionary is a drawing game in which one player sketches a word from a card while their teammates race to guess it before the timer runs out. It is charades with a pencil, so the artist cannot speak or use letters and numbers.
It was invented by Robert Angel, with graphic design by Gary Everson, and first published in 1985 by Angel Games. Hasbro bought the rights in 1994, and it is now published by Mattel.
How a turn works
Players split into teams, and each team takes turns to choose a Picturist, who secretly looks at a word on a card and then sketches clues while the rest of the team guess.
A timer limits how long the Picturist has, so quick, simple sketches work best. If the team guesses the word in time, it moves forward on the board and has another go, and if not, play passes to the other team.
The first team to reach the finish of the board and guess a final sketch correctly wins.
Why it works at a family table
Nobody needs to be able to draw, and the worst sketches often make the best moments. The rules take a minute to explain, so it suits mixed ages and abilities.
It is played in teams, so it works well for a family get-together, and the more people on each team, the livelier it gets.
This listing is Mattel’s 40 Years of Fun edition, which has three levels of clue cards and is played in two teams. Pictionary comes in other versions with different cards and rules, so check the listing matches.
How to play Pictionary in 60 seconds
- Split into two teams and pick a Picturist.
The Picturist secretly looks at a word on a card.
- Sketch the word while your team guesses.
The artist cannot talk or use letters and numbers, and the timer is running.
- Race to the finish.
The first team to reach the end of the board and guess a final sketch correctly wins.
Questions
How many people can play Pictionary?
The box is for two teams. Mattel’s rules suggest that larger teams make for a quicker, livelier game.
Is Pictionary luck or skill?
Mostly teamwork and quick thinking, with a little luck in the words you draw.
Can the person drawing talk?
No. The Picturist cannot speak or use letters or numbers, so only the sketch can give clues.
What happens if the team does not guess in time?
The turn passes to the other team.
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Additional information
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| Best For | Couples, Family Evenings, Gift Ideas, Grandparents & Grandchildren, Holidays & Travel, Kids, Playing in Teams, Rainy Days |
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| Year first released | 1985 |
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