Sketchy

Draw a secret word. Let the room guess.

212 players · About 8 min

Sketchy is a free drawing and guessing game for phones. Everyone takes one turn as the artist, choosing from three secret words and drawing with a finger or mouse. The rest of the room guesses in real time. Earn points for correct guesses and recognizable drawings.

How to play Sketchy

Take turns drawing

Each player draws once. Choose one of three secret words, then draw with your finger or mouse. If you do not choose in 15 seconds, the first word is picked for you.

Guess the picture

Everyone else types guesses on their phone. Correct answers stay hidden from the other guessers. Pictures only: no letters, numbers, or spoken answers.

Seventy seconds

The turn ends when time runs out or all connected guessers get the word. The answer and scores are revealed before the next artist starts.

Draw well, guess well

Correct guesses earn 100 points plus up to 50 for speed. The artist earns up to 100 points as others guess correctly. Most points after everyone draws wins.

Game details

Players
212
Time
~8 min
Difficulty
Easy to learn

Questions

Is Sketchy free to play?

Yes. Every game on Game Night Derby is free to play in the browser, with no accounts, no downloads and no ads.

How many players can play Sketchy?

2 to 12 players. A game takes about 8 minutes.

Do we need to download an app?

No. One person hosts from a phone or laptop, and everyone else scans the QR code or types the 4-letter room code into any browser.

Can we play remotely?

Yes. The room syncs over the internet, so friends can join from anywhere. Talk-heavy games are best with a voice call running alongside.

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