open · Ideation · 15–30 min · 3-20 people · high energy

Online Drawing Challenge

A fast-paced visual guessing game where one person draws a word or concept and others guess what it is. It breaks the ice by encouraging rapid thinking and 'imperfect' creativity, which is essential for later brainstorming phases.

When to use Online Drawing Challenge

To energize the group and lower inhibitions around 'bad' ideas or drawings before a creative session.

What it solves

Stiff, overly-formal atmosphere and fear of judgment during ideation.

How to run Online Drawing Challenge, step by step

Select a drawing tool (Miro, Zoom Whiteboard, or Drawasaurus) (2 mins).
Assign a 'drawer' and send them a secret word via private chat (1 min).
The drawer has 60 seconds to sketch while others shout out or type guesses (1 min).
Rotate roles until everyone has drawn or time is up (10 mins).

Materials needed

Digital whiteboard
List of prompts (industry-related or random)

Facilitator tips

Use industry-specific terms as prompts to make it relevant to the meeting topic.
Award 'points' for the funniest drawing, not just the most accurate one.

Common pitfalls

Mouse-drawing frustration: Acknowledge that drawing with a mouse is hard to level the playing field.
Slow pace: Keep the timer strict to maintain high energy.

Variations

Back-to-Back Drawing: One person describes a shape, and everyone else tries to draw it based only on the verbal description.

Running it online or hybrid

Use a digital whiteboard (Miro/Mural) or a dedicated site like Skribbl.io so everyone draws on the same 'canvas'.

What it produces

A collection of (often hilarious) digital sketches.

Origin

Based on Outback Team Building & Training — source

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