Pictionary 1985
Designed by Rob Angel
What it is
A team party game in which players sketch words for teammates to guess against a timer, racing around a track.
Why it matters
Created by Rob Angel in 1985, it defined the drawing-and-guessing party-game category and sold tens of millions of copies.
Mechanics
Categories
How to play Pictionary
Pictionary is a game that plays with 3–16 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's a Party Game and Word Game where the core of play revolves around Team-Based Game and Communication Limits. A team party game in which players sketch words for teammates to guess against a timer, racing around a track. Created by Rob Angel in 1985, it defined the drawing-and-guessing party-game category and sold tens of millions of copies.
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What players ask about Pictionary
How many players is Pictionary?
Pictionary plays with 3–16 players.
How long does Pictionary take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
What age is Pictionary for?
The publisher recommends ages 8 and up.
What kind of game is Pictionary?
Pictionary is a Party Game, Word Game game, built on Team-Based Game, Communication Limits.
Where to buy Pictionary
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