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Telephone Pictionary

Everyone writes a phrase at the top of a page and passes it on. The next person draws it. The person after that sees only the drawing and writes what they think it is. Keep alternating until every page comes home, then read them out from the start.

Set up · 1 of 2

Give everyone a pen and a sheet of paper.

Set up · 2 of 2

Everyone secretly writes a phrase at the top of their sheet. Pick something fun to draw, like "A cat running for mayor" or "My aunt at a rave".

How to play · 1 of 4

Pass and draw

Pass your sheet to the left. Read the phrase and draw it underneath. Then fold the top of the sheet back so only your drawing shows.

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Pass and guess

Pass again. Look at the drawing, and only the drawing, then write what you think it shows underneath. Fold the drawing back so only your words show.

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Keep alternating

Draw, guess, draw, guess, until every sheet makes it back to the person who started it.

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The reveal

Take turns unfolding your sheet and reading it out from the top, one step at a time. This is the whole game. Take your time.

How to win

Nobody wins and everyone wins. You're allowed to crown the best wrong turn.