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How to Make Homemade Pictionary

Pictionary is a classic party game that has been around for many years. Whenever you have a get-together, this game is a good way to get everyone working together and having a good time. But even if you haven't purchased the actual game, you can make a similar one at home. Chances are you have the materials needed to do so already lying around.

Things You'll Need

Marker
12-inch-by-12-inch piece of paper
Scissors
80 2-inch-by-3-inch pieces of card stock
Coins or other small objects that can be used as game pieces
Die
One-minute timer
Large-size artist's drawing paper
Easel (if necessary)

Instructions

- 1
  Use your marker to draw one circle (about 11 inches in diameter) on the piece of paper. Draw another circle approximately nine inches in diameter centered within the first circle. The space within the two circles will form the game-play area of the game board.
- 2
  Mark lines evenly within the two circles until you have 12 evenly spaced sections within the board.
- 3
  Mark "Draw" in one space and "Win" in the space next to it. Continue until all the spaces are filled.
- 4
  Use your scissors to cut down 80 pieces of card stock until they are each 2 inches by 3 inches in size.
- 5
  Mark clues on one side of each piece of card stock. This clue will be what people playing the game are required to draw. The clues can be anything from a sombrero to World War II.
- 6
  Use coins or other small household objects as game pieces you can place on the board.
- 7
  Place a stack of large-size artist's drawing paper on an easel in the area you intend to play the game. You are now ready to play Pictionary.

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