Easy Pictionary Words
Everyday objects, common animals and simple actions. Eighty words that anyone can sketch in under a minute, even if they cannot draw.
Tip: keep this page open on a phone and pass it around.
Easy Pictionary Words — full list (116 words)
- sun
- house
- tree
- car
- fish
- star
- heart
- key
- cup
- book
- apple
- boat
- hat
- shoe
- clock
- phone
- cloud
- mountain
- flower
- bridge
- cactus
- crown
- rocket
- castle
- campfire
- snowman
- elephant
- giraffe
- penguin
- kangaroo
- hedgehog
- dolphin
- squirrel
- swimming
- skiing
- fishing
- cooking
- painting
- dancing
- sleeping
- reading
- gardening
- santa
- reindeer
- christmas tree
- stocking
- ornament
- chimney
- snowflake
- rhinoceros
- hippopotamus
- crocodile
- flamingo
- zebra
- leopard
- cheetah
- wolf
- fox
- bear
- owl
- eagle
- parrot
- turtle
- crab
- lobster
- shark
- whale
- seahorse
- starfish
- snail
- spider
- bee
- ant
- camel
- llama
- running
- jumping
- climbing
- throwing
- catching
- kicking
- riding a bike
- driving
- flying
- sailing
- rowing
- skateboarding
- snowboarding
- ice skating
- hiking
- camping
- baking
- washing
- cleaning
- writing
- typing
- singing
- shouting
- whispering
- laughing
- thinking
- christmas lights
- wreath
- candy cane
- snow globe
- elf
- rudolph
- sleigh bells
- hot chocolate
- present
- bow
- ribbon
- holly
- ivy
- snowball
- fireplace
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How to play
- Give younger players 90 seconds instead of 60, and allow them to write the first letter after 30 seconds.
- Draw on a whiteboard if you have one — erasing is much faster than starting a new sheet of paper.
- No letters, numbers or talking. Pointing at the object in the room is cheating, but it happens.
- Play in pairs rather than big teams so everyone gets a turn quickly.
FAQ
What are easy Pictionary words?
Things with a clear, simple outline: sun, house, tree, car, fish, apple, boat, hat. If a five-year-old can recognise the drawing, it is easy enough.
What age is easy Pictionary for?
Roughly 5 and up. The words are everyday nouns and animals that most children already know.
How many words do you need for a game?
About 20 words per team for a 30-minute game. Our easy list has 80, so you can play several sessions without repeats.
What if a player cannot draw at all?
Allow simple stick figures and shapes. The game is about communicating, not artistic skill.