Air Drawing: A Visual Guessing Game
See it, draw it, guess it! Players take turns drawing images in the air based on prompts, and their teammates try to guess what they’re drawing.
Description: Air Drawing is a dynamic and interactive game similar to charades, but with a visual twist. Players take turns viewing secret images (shown on a phone screen, hidden card, etc.) and then drawing those images in the air without using any physical objects. Teammates must decipher their teammate’s air drawings and guess the correct image. It’s a fun and lively game that tests artistic interpretation, communication skills, and the ability to think on your feet.
Categories: Party Games, Guessing Games, Drawing Games
How to Play:
- Number of Players:
- Best played in teams of 2 or more players.
- Ideal for groups of 4 or more (2+ teams).
What You’ll Need:
- A source of secret images (e.g., smartphone with image gallery, deck of picture cards, slips of paper with words/phrases)
- A timer (optional, for timed rounds)
- Gameplay:
- Form Teams: Divide players into teams of 2 or more.
- Decide on Turns: Establish a turn order for teams to participate.
- Show the Secret Image: One player from each team views the secret image without revealing it to their teammates (e.g., look at an image on a phone hidden from view).
- Air Drawing Time: The player who saw the image steps forward and starts drawing the image in the air using only their body movements and gestures. No talking or sounds are allowed!
- Teammates Guess: Their team members try to guess the image based on the air drawing performance. They can shout out guesses or ask clarifying questions using yes/no answers.
- Points and Rounds: Award points to the team that guesses the image correctly within a time limit (if using a timer) or after a set number of guesses. Play continues with the next team taking a turn, and the team with the most points at the end wins!
Winning Criteria:
- Teams earn points for correctly guessing the secret image their teammate is drawing in the air.
- The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Estimated Playtime:
- A single round can last anywhere from a few seconds to a couple of minutes depending on the complexity of the image and the guessing speed.
- A full game with multiple rounds can take 15-30 minutes or longer, depending on the number of teams and rounds played
Make it Your Own:
- Themed Rounds: Use specific themes for image selection (e.g., animals, movies, famous landmarks).
- Charades Twist: Combine elements of charades! Allow players to act out the image in addition to drawing it in the air for a more challenging experience.
- Pictionary Variation: Play a variation where players draw on a whiteboard but cannot speak or use any sounds while drawing.
Ready to Play?
Gather your friends and family, grab some image prompts, and get ready for a fun-filled game of Air Drawing! It’s a perfect way to unleash your creativity, test your communication skills, and enjoy some laughs together.
Tags: partygames, guessing games, drawing games, communication games.
Similar Games:
- Charades: Players act out words or phrases for their teammates to guess (tests acting skills and knowledge).
- Pictionary: Players take turns drawing words or phrases on a whiteboard while their teammates guess (tests drawing skills and knowledge).
- Telephone Pictionary: A variation of Pictionary where players whisper a phrase to the next person in line, who then draws it based on the whispered description (tests communication and interpretation skills).