Pictomania (Second Edition)

Draw your own secret word while guessing everyone else's, all happening at exactly the same frantic time.

πŸ‘₯ 3–6 players⏱ approx. 40 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min10+
β˜… 6.6 Β· BGG #1,102

Who it's for

You want a loud, laughter-filled party drawing game with zero downtime, even at a full table.

Not for you if…

You get performance anxiety about drawing in front of others, since everyone's sketches are visible and being guessed simultaneously.

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Vibe's take

frantic, funny, simultaneous, fast, competitive

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About this game

Pictomania throws out the usual drawing game rhythm of one artist and everyone watching, because here every single player draws and guesses at the exact same time. You are frantically sketching your own secret word while also side-eyeing everyone else's half-finished doodles, trying to guess theirs before they guess yours. Points reward speed and correct guesses, and being guessed quickly by others actually helps your own score, so there is real pressure to draw fast and clear rather than pretty. This second edition trims down to three word cards regardless of player count, keeping rounds snappy no matter how big your table gets. Loud, funny, and never a dull moment waiting your turn.

Everyone draws and guesses at onceSpeed scoring rewards fast, clear artOnly three word cards per round

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Players

Best at 5–6 playersWorks with 3–6

Duration

20–40 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

1.4 / 5 β€” Very Light

BGG Rating

6.6/10

Rank #1,102

2.8k ratings

Published

2018

Language

Heavy text

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