Back-to-Back

Sitting back to back, one player draws or holds a picture and describes it and the other must draw it.

How To Play

  • Step 1.

    Prepare some cards with simple sketch drawings of everyday objects like a car, a cat or a house.

  • Step 2.

    Divide players into pairs.

  • Step 3.

    Each pair in turn sit back to back. One is given a sketch and the other a blank piece of paper and a pencil.

  • Step 4.

    The player holding the sketch must describe it to the teammate without naming the object.

  • Step 5.

    The player listening to the description must draw what he thinks is on the sketch. How close can they get. Marks out of 10.

  • The Winner

    A jury score each pair out of 10 on the quality of communication and the finished sketch

  • Tips / Variations

    Add a time limit if time is short.

The Details

  • Location: Indoor (home)
  • Ages: 7-11 years, 12-16 years, 18 years or older
  • Team: Yes
  • Physical: No
  • Average Duration: 5-15 minutes, 16-30 minutes
  • Cost: £0-£1
  • Occasion: Family Party, Adult Party, Children's Party, ,
  • Essential Equipment: Paper and Pen, Timer
  • Essential Equipment - Other: A few sketches of everyday objects, some paper and a pencil
  • Ease to Learn: Very Easy