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Mattel Games Pictionary
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Pictionary is the classic draw-and-guess game. One person draws a card and has to draw what is assigned, without giving any verbal clues or gestures. Their partner tries to guess the word, with a one-minute timer signaling if they aren't successful. There are several versions available (e.g., Nascar, Simpsons, Armed Forces, Austin Powers). For three or more players or teams. One of the newest versions has erasable markers and boards for drawing. While that may be convenient, it means you won't be able to keep your drawings for posterity except by taking a photo of them.
A variation, Pictionary Man, has two teams each decorating a game piece as one-half of a paired clue, such as "Bride and Groom."
Hasbro Gaming Cranium
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Subtitled "The Whole Brain Game," Cranium includes both drawing and sculpting, in addition to other challenges like unscrambling words, answering trivia questions, etc. It comes with Cranium Clay to use for the sculpting challenges, and paper and pencils for the sketching challenges. Various boosters, themes sets, and a children's version are available. This game is for four or more players.
Gatwick Games Doodle Face
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Doodle Face not only allows you to embrace your artistic side, but it'll also have your entire group laughing out loud as you attempt to draw each other's facial features. It's perfect for all ages and makes a great game night addition for families, friends and more.
USAOPOLY Telestrations
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Just like the old whispering game Telephone only sketched out, Telestrations is sure to get your creative juices flowing and be a huge hit at game night. Just sketch, guess, and pass. It's family-friendly and requires little to no artistic talent, the sketches can be as simplistic as you want.
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