Paper Telephone

Write it, draw it, describe it — watch meaning drift

Player guide

Objective: Pass meaning through writing and drawing, then compare how the message changed.

  • Write or draw only what your screen asks for.
  • Do not explain your work outside the app.
  • Each round transforms the previous person's contribution.
  • The fun is in the drift between the original prompt and the final gallery.
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Host guide

Objective: Pass meaning through writing and drawing, then compare how the message changed.

  • Start with at least 4 players for a strong chain.
  • Keep round timers moving so nobody over-polishes.
  • Advance the gallery and debrief from the host controls.
  • Debrief clarity, assumptions, and how meaning changes across handoffs.
Round 0 — Starting Phrase
1:30 remaining
Your prompt
Write a phrase, sentence, or scenario for others to draw.
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Round —
1:15 remaining

Debrief

Reflect together as a group