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Pictionary word generator

Pick a word list, press Start round and draw the word before time runs out. Pass-the-phone mode hides each word until the drawer taps it. Playing on a tablet? Draw right on the screen with the sketch pad.

How to play Pictionary with this generator

  1. Split into 2 to 4 teams and grab paper, a whiteboard or a tablet.
  2. The drawer presses Start round and looks at the word. Turn on Hide until tapped if others can see the screen.
  3. Draw without letters or numbers. When the team guesses, press Got it +1 for the next word.
  4. When the timer ends, the next team plays. Highest score wins.

Choosing the right words

Easy and Kids words are objects and animals that young children can draw. Medium words are places, events and activities that need a little scene. Hard words are ideas and phrases like jet lag or plot twist. For parties, try the Halloween and Christmas lists. Want the full list on paper? See all Pictionary words.

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Questions

How many words are there?

There are hundreds of words across easy, medium, hard, kids and holiday lists, and the generator will not repeat a word until it has used them all.

Can we play on one phone?

Yes. Turn on Hide until tapped and pass the phone to the drawer. The word shows only after a tap.

Can we draw on the screen?

Yes. Open the Sketch pad under the game. It works with a finger or stylus, which makes a tablet a great shared drawing board.

Is this good for classrooms?

Yes. Easy, kids and medium words work well for ESL and elementary classes, and the timer keeps rounds moving.