Pictomania*
Pictomania turns the conventional drawing game on its head by combining drawing and guessing into simultaneous, frenetic action. This game, perfect for those who pride themselves on either their quick sketching or sharp guessing skills, ensures a level playing field and promises high energy from start to finish. Over five rounds, players are challenged to draw a word or phrase indicated by randomly assigned cards while also guessing what their opponents are drawing to earn points. Missteps can lead to becoming the round's "black sheep," affecting scores negatively, making each stroke and guess a calculated risk.
Gameplay Overview
- Simultaneous Play: Players draw their assigned word and guess others' drawings at the same time.
- Scoring System: Points are earned both for correct guesses and for others correctly guessing your drawing, with a bonus for speed.
Special Features
- Dynamic Difficulty: Cards feature four levels of difficulty and seven related words, adding depth and replayability.
- Bonus Tokens: Offered to quick deciders, adding strategy to the timing of drawing and guessing actions.
- Black Sheep Penalty: Introduces a penalty for the most inaccurate guesses in a round, adding a twist to scoring.
Conclusion
Pictomania masterfully blends the arts of drawing and guessing into a lively, competitive game that keeps all players engaged through its unique simultaneous play mechanism. With its clever scoring system, including penalties for poor guesses and rewards for quick thinking, this game delivers laughs and challenges in equal measure. Whether you're a seasoned artist or an eagle-eyed guesser, Pictomania provides a perfect platform to showcase your skills and enjoy fast-paced fun with friends and family.
Nominated for 3 awards.
- 3 - 6 Players
- 25 Minutes
- 9+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like Pictomania so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 3 in All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 2012" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 12 in The 59 favorite games of Matt from SU&SD
- Position 4 in The best games from Vlaada Chvátil 🇨🇿👨
- Position 4 in The Best Games from Czech Games Edition 🇨🇿🏢
- Position 28 in The Best Games from Pegasus Spiele 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 3 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2011 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 7 in The best games released in 2011📆
- Position 14 in The best Real-Time board games ⏳
- Position 21 in The best "Spiel der Spiele🇦🇹" board games