Guests work in pairs, back-to-back. Each team is given a paper bag with household items/toys. One team member draws what the other is describing to them, but the name of the item and what it is used for cannot be spoken. If the partner draws/figures out what the item is, the team makes a point. The team with the most points wins.
Game Overview
Partners in Pen is a fun, creative game that challenges players to communicate and collaborate. Teams work together to guess and draw various household items or toys based on verbal descriptions. This game offers a simple setup and enjoyable experience for all ages.
Game Objective
Teams aim to accurately guess and draw household items or toys from their partner’s descriptions. Each correct guess earns a point, and the team with the most points wins.
Game Setup
- Form Teams: Divide players into pairs. Each pair will work together throughout the game.
- Provide Materials: Give each pair drawing materials, such as paper and pens or pencils.
- Gather Items: Collect household items or toys and place them in paper bags. Each pair receives one paper bag with different items.
Gameplay Rules
- Back-to-Back Drawing: Partners sit back-to-back. One player is the drawer, and the other is the describer.
- Describe the Item: The describer picks an item from the bag without showing it. They verbally describe the item’s appearance, features, and use, without naming it.
- Draw the Item: The drawer sketches the item based on the description.
- Guess the Item: After drawing, partners reveal the item to each other. If the drawer accurately depicts the item, the team earns a point.
- Rotate Roles: After each round, partners switch roles. The describer becomes the drawer and vice versa.
- Continue Play: The game proceeds with multiple rounds, allowing each pair to draw and guess various items.
Game End
Partners in Pen typically lasts 12 minutes or until each pair has drawn and guessed several items.
Additional Notes
- Age: Suitable for ages 8 and up.
- Players: Requires at least 4 players. There is no maximum limit.
- Items Needed: Random household items or toys in paper bags.
- Cost: Minimal, estimated at $0-1 per person for drawing materials.
- Duration: Each round lasts about 12 minutes, but this can be adjusted based on items and preferences.
Get ready to unleash your creativity and communication skills in Partners in Pen! Can you and your partner accurately guess and draw the mysterious items hidden in your paper bag?
