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Pictionary

Sketch a prompt on the screen while your group calls out answers. Set a turn timer, choose a deck, and rotate through your players.

Start Pictionary

Players

Best with 2–12 players

Round

10–30 minutes

Device

One touch device or computer

How it works

  1. 1Set players, rounds, difficulty, and a drawing timer.
  2. 2Pass the device, reveal the secret prompt, and start drawing.
  3. 3Mark the turn, rotate to the next player, and keep score.

A quick practice round

Before scoring anything, try one short Pictionary round. Read the first prompt aloud, make sure everyone understands what to do, and let the group agree on any house rule before continuing.

Keep the group moving

  • Give everyone a chance to pass when a prompt is not a fit.
  • Keep the shared device moving in one consistent direction.
  • Start with a short round, then add more once the group finds its rhythm.

From setup to score

  1. Set the round

    Add players, then choose categories, difficulty, a timer, and turns per player.

  2. Pass privately

    Give the device to the artist. Everyone else looks away while the word is revealed.

  3. Draw & guess

    Sketch on the screen while the group calls out answers before time runs out.

  4. Score & rotate

    Tap “They got it!” or “Skip,” then pass the device to the next artist.

Round interrupted?

Use the in-game menu to resume or start fresh. Avoid refreshing while the secret word is being handed off.

Quick answers

Can I play Pictionary on a phone?

Yes. Party Pulse has a touch-friendly drawing surface for phones and tablets.

How long is each Pictionary turn?

Choose between 30 and 90 seconds in setup.

Can we play in teams?

Yes. Add players in the order you want to rotate, then use team rules your group prefers.

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