Pictionary

1985
Rob Angel
BGG Geek Rating
5.7
based on 8,460 ratings
BGG Average Rating
5.8
community average
BGG Ranking
#5939
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Players
3-16
Weight
1.22/5.00
Playtime
90 min
Age
12+

⚙️ Game Mechanics

How this game works - core systems and player actions

Drawing Team-Based Game Roll / Spin and Move

📂 Categories

Party Game

🎨 Artists

(Uncredited)

🏢 Publishers

APEX Spiel und Hobby AS Company CEFA (Celulosa Fabril S. A.) Desyllas Games Diset S. A. Eskifell hf. Falomir Juegos Fratelli Fabbri Editori (Fabbri Editore) Grow Jogos e Brinquedos Hasbro Hobby Joseph M. Cornacchia Inc. Korea Boardgames Milton Bradley Parker Brothers Playmix Publijuego Ruibal Hermanos S.A. Super Impulse SYU Creation The Op Games (Unknown) Western Publishing Company WHSmith

📖 About This Game

Pictionary is a fast-paced party game of sketching and guessing, often compared to Charades, but with drawings instead of physical acting. Players divide into teams and take turns drawing clues from prompt cards while their teammates race against the timer to guess the correct answer. Some rounds are designated “All Play,” where multiple teams compete simultaneously to guess the same prompt, while other rounds feature solo team turns. Answers range in difficulty, and while artistic skill can help, imagination, communication, and quick thinking matter far more. A game board is used to track progress, adding a light strategic element to the competitive fun. First released in 1985, Pictionary became a massive hit and has remained a staple of the party game genre ever since.