Tired of trying to spark conversations in your drawing community? Guessing games offer a playful way to get members talking and sharing their ideas. Use these ready-made templates to turn everyday art moments into interactive fun.
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Guessing games tap into our natural curiosity and love for a challenge. By offering clues and inviting guesses, you encourage members to participate without the pressure of needing expert knowledge. This lighthearted format makes everyone feel included and eager to join in, regardless of skill level.
In drawing communities, visual thinking and imagination are central. Guessing games leverage these strengths, inviting members to interpret clues, look closely at artworks, and share their own creative ideas. The result is an environment where engagement feels effortless and fun, helping build lasting connections among members.
Guess which famous artist inspired this doodle. Drop your answer below.
💡 Example: "Guess which famous artist inspired this doodle. Drop your answer below. Example: Picasso."
I sketched a mystery object. Can you tell what it is from this close-up?
💡 Example: "I sketched a mystery object. Can you tell what it is from this close-up? Example: Apple."
Which drawing tool did I use for this shading effect?
💡 Example: "Which drawing tool did I use for this shading effect? Example: Charcoal."
Can you guess what animal I am drawing just from these lines?
💡 Example: "Can you guess what animal I am drawing just from these lines? Example: Elephant."
Zoomed-in challenge: What part of a face is this sketch showing?
💡 Example: "Zoomed-in challenge: What part of a face is this sketch showing? Example: Eye."
I combined two objects in this drawing. Can you name them both?
💡 Example: "I combined two objects in this drawing. Can you name them both? Example: Cat and teacup."
Guess the emotion this cartoon character is expressing.
💡 Example: "Guess the emotion this cartoon character is expressing. Example: Surprise."
I drew a scene from a movie. Can you guess which one?
💡 Example: "I drew a scene from a movie. Can you guess which one? Example: The Lion King."
Which season do you think inspired this landscape sketch?
💡 Example: "Which season do you think inspired this landscape sketch? Example: Autumn."
Can you spot the hidden object in my drawing?
💡 Example: "Can you spot the hidden object in my drawing? Example: A tiny frog."
What everyday item is this abstract sketch based on?
💡 Example: "What everyday item is this abstract sketch based on? Example: Coffee mug."
Guess which famous landmark I tried to draw with only straight lines.
💡 Example: "Guess which famous landmark I tried to draw with only straight lines. Example: Eiffel Tower."
Which art style do you think this sketch represents?
💡 Example: "Which art style do you think this sketch represents? Example: Cubism."
I started a drawing with one continuous line. Guess what it is.
💡 Example: "I started a drawing with one continuous line. Guess what it is. Example: Bird."
Can you guess the reference photo I used for this sketch?
💡 Example: "Can you guess the reference photo I used for this sketch? Example: My dog."
Which comic character am I trying to sketch here?
💡 Example: "Which comic character am I trying to sketch here? Example: Batman."
Guess the drawing prompt I was following for this piece.
💡 Example: "Guess the drawing prompt I was following for this piece. Example: Underwater."
Can you tell which era inspired this fashion illustration?
💡 Example: "Can you tell which era inspired this fashion illustration? Example: 1920s."
I drew an object from a weird angle. Can you guess what it is?
💡 Example: "I drew an object from a weird angle. Can you guess what it is? Example: Bicycle wheel."
Which animal did I hide in this pattern doodle?
💡 Example: "Which animal did I hide in this pattern doodle? Example: Owl."
What mood do you think this color palette expresses?
💡 Example: "What mood do you think this color palette expresses? Example: Calm."
Guess the story behind this mysterious sketch.
💡 Example: "Guess the story behind this mysterious sketch. Example: Lost in a forest."
Can you figure out which part of this drawing was done blindfolded?
💡 Example: "Can you figure out which part of this drawing was done blindfolded? Example: The hand."
Which fantasy creature is hinted at in this silhouette?
💡 Example: "Which fantasy creature is hinted at in this silhouette? Example: Dragon."
I drew a famous logo from memory. Can you guess which one?
💡 Example: "I drew a famous logo from memory. Can you guess which one? Example: Apple logo."
Can you guess which holiday inspired this quick sketch?
💡 Example: "Can you guess which holiday inspired this quick sketch? Example: Halloween."
What object do you think I drew using only circles?
💡 Example: "What object do you think I drew using only circles? Example: Snowman."
Guess the favorite snack I tried to capture in this sketch.
💡 Example: "Guess the favorite snack I tried to capture in this sketch. Example: Donut."
Which famous book cover did I reimagine as a doodle?
💡 Example: "Which famous book cover did I reimagine as a doodle? Example: Harry Potter."
Can you guess which animal I drew using only geometric shapes?
💡 Example: "Can you guess which animal I drew using only geometric shapes? Example: Fox."
What kind of tree do you think I sketched here?
💡 Example: "What kind of tree do you think I sketched here? Example: Pine tree."
I drew a scene from a dream. Can you guess what is happening?
💡 Example: "I drew a scene from a dream. Can you guess what is happening? Example: Flying through clouds."
Which tool did I use to make these dotted textures?
💡 Example: "Which tool did I use to make these dotted textures? Example: Marker."
Guess what I tried to draw using my non-dominant hand.
💡 Example: "Guess what I tried to draw using my non-dominant hand. Example: Cat."
Can you name the cartoon this character belongs to?
💡 Example: "Can you name the cartoon this character belongs to? Example: SpongeBob SquarePants."
What household item did I turn into a character?
💡 Example: "What household item did I turn into a character? Example: Toaster."
I hid a word in this drawing. Can you spot it?
💡 Example: "I hid a word in this drawing. Can you spot it? Example: Hope."
Guess which season I drew only using cool colors.
💡 Example: "Guess which season I drew only using cool colors. Example: Winter."
Can you figure out which sport is shown in this action sketch?
💡 Example: "Can you figure out which sport is shown in this action sketch? Example: Basketball."
What kind of weather inspired this quick doodle?
💡 Example: "What kind of weather inspired this quick doodle? Example: Rainy day."
Guess the city I tried to capture in this skyline sketch.
💡 Example: "Guess the city I tried to capture in this skyline sketch. Example: New York."
What fruit did I draw using only straight lines?
💡 Example: "What fruit did I draw using only straight lines? Example: Pineapple."
To use these templates, simply pick a prompt and post it to your community. You can add an image, a cropped artwork, or just use the text clues. Encourage everyone to share their guesses in the comments. Respond to answers, reveal the correct response after some time, and celebrate creative or funny guesses. Mix up the prompts regularly to keep things fresh and exciting.
For all platforms, use images or short videos when possible to make your guessing games more engaging. Schedule posts at times when your community is most active. Use polls or reactions to simplify participation, and pin popular guessing games to draw in more members.
To ensure everyone can participate, select prompts that can be interpreted with both simple sketches and more advanced techniques. For example, use common objects (like 'apple' or 'umbrella') for beginners, and occasionally introduce art styles (like 'cubism cat') or famous artworks for advanced members. Rotate between easy and challenging topics to keep engagement high and avoid alienating less experienced artists.
For abstract or stylized submissions, clarify in your rules that the goal is creative interpretation. Consider giving bonus points or highlights for unique styles, but also encourage artists to include recognizable clues. As a moderator, acknowledge imaginative guesses and provide gentle guidance if members are consistently unable to identify drawings, possibly by adjusting prompt complexity or offering hints.
When sharing templates, explicitly state that both digital and traditional artworks are welcome. Encourage participants to upload clear photos of traditional pieces and remind digital artists to avoid using text or undo features that give away the answer. Occasionally run themed rounds focusing on one medium to celebrate its unique challenges and techniques.
You can incorporate anatomy and perspective prompts if your community is comfortable with intermediate concepts. To make it accessible, pick well-known poses (like 'running figure') or common perspective views (like 'worm’s eye view of a treehouse'). Use these as occasional challenges, not every round, and provide sample references so members can participate regardless of experience.
Set clear guidelines that guesses should be sent privately or under a spoiler tag/hidden comment, depending on your platform’s features. For works-in-progress, remind artists to avoid including any hinting text or unfinished elements that reveal the prompt. Periodically remind members to respect the guessing element to keep the game fun and fair.
Introduce prompts that highlight various techniques, such as 'cross-hatching animal', 'blind contour drawing', or 'one-line portrait.' You can also create rounds around tools, like 'charcoal landscape' or 'digital airbrush fruit.' This not only diversifies the guessing experience but also encourages members to try new methods while guessing based on technique clues.
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