Skribbl.io

Skribbl.io is a free online multiplayer drawing and guessing game — think Pictionary in your browser. A player draws a word, the others race to guess it. Simple premise, hilarious results, one of the best party games for the internet era.

How to Play

Each round, one player is chosen to draw a randomly selected word. Others type guesses in the chat. The faster you guess, the more points you earn. The drawer also earns points based on how quickly their drawing is figured out. After the round, a new drawer is chosen.

Controls

  • Mouse — draw on the canvas
  • Color palette — switch colors
  • Tool palette — brush size, fill, eraser, undo
  • Type in chat — guess the word

Features

  • Multi-language support — over 25 languages including English, Russian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and more
  • Public rooms — join random strangers
  • Private rooms — custom word list, invite friends
  • Custom words — upload your own word list
  • Round timers and point tracking

Tips

  • Draw recognizable shapes fast — details cost time
  • When guessing, think "what are common words that start with those letters?"
  • Use arrows and labels to clarify what part of the drawing is what
  • The "give up" button in private rooms skips hard words
  • Custom word lists with niche topics are way more fun with friends

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