Telestrations facts for kids
| Publisher(s) | USAopoly |
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| Genre(s) |
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| Players | 4-8 |
| Playing time | 30 minutes |
| Skill(s) required | Drawing |
Telestrations is a fun party game where players draw pictures and then guess what others have drawn. It's a bit like the game of "telephone," but with drawings! USAopoly is the company that makes this game.
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How to Play Telestrations
This game is all about drawing and guessing. It's easy to learn and fun for groups.
Getting Started with Telestrations
Every player gets their own drawing book and a marker. You also get a special card with a list of secret words or phrases. Each word has a number from one to six next to it.
To begin a round, one player rolls a die. The number on the die tells everyone which secret word they need to draw. You then have 60 seconds to draw that word on the first page of your book.
Drawing and Guessing Rounds
Once the 60 seconds are up, everyone passes their drawing book to the person on their left. Now, look at the drawing on page one of the book you received. On page two, you need to write down what you think that drawing is!
After everyone has written their guess, you turn your book to page three. Then, you pass your book to the left again. This continues, with players either drawing what they see or guessing what was drawn, until your original book makes its way back to you.
Scoring Points in Telestrations
When everyone has their own book back, it's time to reveal the funny results! Players take turns showing what was drawn and guessed in their books. You'll see how a simple word can change a lot as it goes through different drawings and guesses.
Points are given out in a few ways:
- One point goes to the player who drew your favorite picture in your book.
- One point goes to the player who made your favorite guess in your book.
- You get one point for yourself if the very last guess in your book matches the original secret word!
The game lasts for three rounds. The player who has the most points after all three rounds wins the game!
Telestrations Video Game
A video game version of Telestrations has been announced. It is planned to be released only on the Intellivision Amico game console.
