Hobbies And Interests
Opposite Handed Sketch
For this game, each player begins by folding a standard size piece of paper in half. On one side of the paper they draw a simple picture using their prominent hand. Once all the drawings are completed, players now draw the same picture on the other half of the paper using the opposite hand. Drawing ideas should be kept simple during the first rounds of play and can progress to more difficult doodles as the game goes on. For example, begin with easy images such as a dog, a flower or a house and progress to more complex scenes like a train, a city or a group of people.
Blindfolded Sketch
A blindfolded sketch game provides a challenge to drawers as they attempt to create a drawing without being able to see what they are doing. Other players can give the drawer direction or just laugh while they watch what their friend is drawing. Players can each be blindfolded and attempt to draw the same picture at the same time and then compare the results. Another way to play is to tack a large poster board to a wall or easel and let players take turns adding to what has previously been drawn.
Difficult Sketch
For adults or older children, hampering their drawing abilities makes doodling more difficult. Sketching while wearing oven mitts, having hands tied together or using a mirror's reflection to draw can prove challenging. Other ideas include drawing with hands tied behind the back, one eye covered or drawing without using your hands at all. The possibilities are endless and the laughter will be limitless.
Pass the Sketch
The progressive drawing game begins with the first player who draws a simple shape on a piece of paper and then passes it to the next player who adds something to the shape before passing it onto the next player who adds onto the drawing. The picture continues to be passed to each player who adds his own detail to the drawing. The game continues until each player has had a turn. For example, if the first player drew a circle, player two might draw a larger circle underneath, and player three could add a smaller circle on top to create the shape of a snowman. Other players could add details such as the face or broom. Three circles could have also been turned into a caterpillar with player four adding legs and player five adding antennas.
Guess the Sketch
Have participants select a phrase or saying from a hat and then attempt to convey the message to the group by drawing it out without using words. Use a timer to set a short time limit for each round. The person with the winning guess or the guess that comes closest to the right answer draws next.