How to Play Pictionary
The basic rules of playing Pictionary and Pictionary Air are really easy, because anyone can play! All you need are some pen and paper, and a list of words - which we’ve provided with our Random Pictionary Word Generator below.
- One player draws a picture without using any letters, numbers, words, gestures or other cues.
- Their partner (or a group) has to guess the word that the picture is supposed to represent.
- Set a time limit, and the team that has the most correct guesses in that time limit wins!
For a full breakdown of the rules, check out our dedicated blog post: How to Play Pictionary
Random Pictionary Generator
If you love drawing games, and are always looking for new words to draw, you’re in luck. Thinking of new words to draw all the time can be difficult and annoying, so if you’re looking for random Pictionary words to play with, this is the perfect place. Our Random Pictionary Word generator is super useful if you don’t happen to have the cards lying around. If you ever need inspiration, just click the “Generate” button above to get a perfectly suitable random word to play Pictionary with!
Play Pictionary on Brightful
Even if you can't play Pictionary in person with others, you can still bring the Pictionary experience you know well remotely. There’s a really easy to play Pictionary online, and that’s through a game called Draw It. It's one of many games available to play on Brightful, and the best part is that there are no additional downloads required to set up a game. It works on any device, and all you need is a web browser to access Brightful's game rooms and catalogue of games and activities you and your group can play with.
There’s no need to worry about timers or scorekeeping, that’s all done for you. All you need to worry about is having fun drawing and figuring out what the words are!
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Pictionary and Charades?
Pictionary and charades are both guessing games, where the player expresses a word and the guesser tries to determine what that word is. The main difference is, in Charades you are using acting and other cues. Whereas in Pictionary, the only way you are allowed to express the word is through drawing.
How much time do you get in Pictionary?
This can be adjusted depending on the group size or the speed at which players are guessing the words. If the time is too short, then the rounds are not satisfying, but it can get tiring if the rounds are too long. A good rule of thumb is around 1 to 2 minutes, but feel free to adjust this as you see fit. In Draw It, you can adjust the timer to suit your liking.
Can I play Pictionary Online? Can I play without the game?
Yes! As mentioned above, a great way to get drawing right away is through Brightful Meeting Games. It’s all done online and can be accessed from mobile or desktop. Simply click the link and invite your friends. It’s that simple.
What else can I play if I enjoyed Pictionary?
Another great guessing game you can play is Describe It! It can also be found over at Brightful Meeting Games. It’s another guessing game where instead of using pictures to express a word, you use language. Of course, you aren’t allowed to say the word itself, but this is a fun and fast paced game that anyone can play.
