Telephone Doodle game artwork
Drawing party game

Telephone Doodle

Write it, draw it, describe it. Then watch it all go wrong.

Play Telephone Doodle free
  • 2–8 players
  • Online with a code
  • Pass and play
  • No drawing skills needed
  • No download

How to play

  1. Everyone writes a sentence on the first page of their own book, like "a dog driving a bus".
  2. Books pass along: the next player draws the sentence.
  3. The next player sees only the drawing and describes it in words. The next draws that, and so on.
  4. At the end, every book is revealed page by page. Tap 😂 on your favourite moments. Most laughs wins.

Ways to play

Online

Everyone works on a page at the same time on their own phone, so it's quick even with 8.

Pass and play

One device passed round the table, one page at a time.

Tips

  • Situations are funnier than objects: "a cat running for president" beats "a cat".
  • When you describe a drawing, say exactly what you see, even if it makes no sense.
  • Stuck for a first sentence? Tap Give me an idea.

Questions

Is it like Gartic Phone?

Yes, it's the same telephone idea: sentences turn into drawings and back again until nothing makes sense.

How many players do you need?

Two can play, but it's best with 4 to 8.

Is it free?

Yes, completely free in your browser. No download or account needed.

What is Quick Play?

Quick Play lists the public rooms people have opened for this game, so you can jump into one without a code. These are always real players. Host your own room and pick Public to have it listed, or Private to share the code only with friends.

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