Quick summary
Drawful 2 is a lively party game built around improvised drawings made with smartphones or tablets. Players receive oddball prompts, sketch something funny or bizarre, and the rest of the group tries to identify the real answer from a set of joke options. The mix of unexpected art and bluffing leads to lots of laughter and keeps social gatherings energized.
How the round works
- Players receive a short, often quirky prompt and draw it on their device.
- After drawings are revealed, everyone else submits plausible—but usually ridiculous—answers to the prompt.
- The group votes on which answer they think is correct, and points are awarded for correct guesses and successful bluffing.
Example prompts might be things like “pitcher of nachos” or “death by trombone,” encouraging silly, imaginative sketches rather than polished art.
Why it’s good for groups
- Designed to handle large audiences, so spectators can join the fun by submitting answers and voting.
- The simple rules and phone-based controls make it easy for players of varying ages and gaming experience to jump in.
- Because humor and creativity are the focus, the game works well for parties, family nights, and mixed-age gatherings.
About its creators and style
Drawful 2 comes from the same studio responsible for party hits such as Fibbage and Quiplash. Rather than being a strategy-focused experience, it emphasizes social interaction, quick thinking, and comedic interplay—traits that have made the series a staple of casual multiplayer gaming.
Other titles to consider
- Plants vs. Zombies (trial version) — a casual tower-defense option if you’d prefer a slower-paced, strategy-leaning experience.
- Fibbage or Quiplash — if you enjoy bluffing and wordplay, these sibling titles offer a similar social game feel with different mechanics.
Technical
- Mac
- Full