Drawing
Drawing Telephone
it started as a cat on a bike
A phrase becomes a drawing, then a phrase, then a drawing… and it all comes out at the end!
- 3–10 players · best with 4+
- about 15 min
- Family · Adults
Free until November 30 Public beta. After that, part of the subscription.
How to play
Everyone writes a starting phrase on their phone, or the game hands one out.
Each step, you get your neighbour's work: a phrase to draw or a drawing to describe.
At the end, the TV plays back every chain from start to finish. No points, just laughs.
the bragging rights
How to win
- No points: the funniest chain wins the night.
see it before you play
A round, step by step
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The setup
Everyone writes a starting phrase on their phone, or the game hands one out.
1 / 4
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The play
Each step, you get your neighbour's work: a phrase to draw or a drawing to describe.
2 / 4
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The reveal
At the end, the TV plays back every chain from start to finish. No points, just laughs.
3 / 4
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The scores
End of the game. No points: the funniest chain wins the night.
4 / 4
On the TV and on your phone
On the TV
Who's done, then every chain, with the drawings replayed in fast motion.
On your phone
The phrase to draw or the drawing to describe, for your eyes only.
Drawing Telephone: questions
How many people can play Drawing Telephone?
3 to 10 players, best with 4 or more. Everyone plays on their own phone, and guests never pay.
Do we need an app or controllers?
No. Open pantouflard.ca/tv on the TV (a browser, a Chromecast or a plugged-in laptop). Phones scan the code and play in their browser.
Is Drawing Telephone free?
Yes, during the beta. Free until November 30. After that, it's part of the host's subscription. Guests never pay.
Is it OK for kids?
Yes. The host picks the tone in the lobby: Family keeps every prompt friendly, Adults makes them spicier.
How long does a game take?
Count on about 15 min.
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Pass it on!
Open Pantouflard on your TV, everyone scans in, and you're playing.