Thanksgiving Drawing Relay for Teams
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Split into two teams of three to eight. Put a paper stack at each team’s station and prepare matching lists of six prompts. Choose one scorekeeper.
What you need
- Paper
- Pencils
- Timer
A phone timer is handy for timed rounds. Set out supplies before guests arrive, and give the group one practice turn if the rules are new to them.
How to play
- The first artist on each team sees the first prompt and draws for up to 45 seconds without writing words or numbers.
- Teammates guess. A correct answer earns a point and moves that team to the next prompt.
- At the end of 45 seconds, switch artists whether or not the prompt was guessed. Unsolved prompts are skipped.
- After six turns, compare totals. A tie ends in a shared win or a single bonus prompt for both teams.
Prompts and round ideas
- Pumpkin pie
- A corn maze
- A falling leaf
- A roasting pan
- A scarf
- A family photograph
- Bonus: a very full dishwasher
Make it work for your group
Have teams play alternately if one host cannot watch both at once. Give younger artists 60 seconds.
A host’s note
Avoid drawing directly on a dining table without a protective surface. Keep food and drinks away from the paper station.
Plan your party flow
Explain the aim before handing out supplies, then demonstrate one turn. Let guests join as a player, helper, or spectator. Stop while the group is still enjoying the game rather than adding extra rounds just to fill time.