description Pictionary Overview
Pictionary is a team-based drawing and word-guessing party game created by Robert Angel and first published in 1985. During play, one participant sketches a word or phrase while teammates try to identify it within a time limit; letters, spoken clues, and conventional writing are generally excluded. The game rewards rapid visual communication rather than artistic accuracy and is designed for families, parties, and other groups divided into competing teams.
help Pictionary FAQ
Who created Pictionary, and when was it first published?
Robert Angel created Pictionary, with graphic design by Gary Everson, and Angel Games first published it in 1985. The name combines the words picture and dictionary. [Pictionary](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pictionary)
What are players not allowed to use when drawing in Pictionary?
The drawer must communicate through a sketch while teammates guess the word or phrase within the time limit. Standard rules prohibit letters, numbers, spoken clues, and conventional written words. [Pictionary](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pictionary)
How many people can play classic Pictionary?
Classic listings commonly give a range of 3 to 16 players, divided into teams. The exact limit can vary by edition, but the core game always depends on one teammate drawing while the others guess.
Was Pictionary originally a Hasbro game or a Mattel game?
Neither company created the original: Angel Games published it in 1985, and Western Publishing later licensed it. Hasbro acquired the rights in 1994, and Mattel took over the brand in 2001. [Robert Angel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Angel)
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