Pictionary has been a popular party starter since its first publication in the early 1980s. Now owned by Hasbro and Mattel, Pictionary is a complete board game and franchise that has appeared in many different editions.
Classic Pictionary was the most popular party attraction at the time of its launch, but has since been overtaken by modern party games like Apples to Apples and Cranium. Game companies release new versions of their games to increase popularity or open new markets for their product.
Here’s a look at a few different editions of Pictionary.
uDraw Pictionary
uDraw Pictionary is Pictionary for the Wii gaming system. Designed for the uDraw GameTablet Wii accessory, this uDraw game is by far the most in-depth Pictionary experience of any edition, offering multiple gameplay methods and some new versions of the standard version found nowhere else. There’s a classic Pictionary with special drawing brushes, a version called Mania that requires you to do things like draw with limited ink or without lifting the drawing board, and a free drawing mode for scribbling.
Pictionary Jr.
Youth versions of popular board games are always a hit. Designed for players ages 7-14, this is the standard Pictionary game with Pictionary hints and instructions geared toward younger players. This Jr. version of the game is often used in the classroom to help with writing and creative thinking skills. Children learn while playing without realizing that they are playing something educational.
Pictionary card game
A road trip without something to distract you from the border can be a real drag. Mattel’s Pictionary card game is similar to the traditional Pictionary game, but without the picture. The Pictionary card game is more like charades than the classic Pictionary game, requiring players to act out card clues rather than draw them. Best with just two players, this card game is great for people on camping trips or looking forward to any boring activities.
Pictionary Bible
When I was a kid, studying the Bible was awful. If you add Pictionary Bible to the mix, Bible students will learn, laugh, and play everyone’s favorite party game at the same time. This is the standard board game, but with clues from the Bible and the world of Christianity instead of the standard game clues.
Pictionary is a fun party game available in many different editions. Keep a few different versions of the game on hand for different occasions.
