- BGG rank
- BGG #1,129
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Pictomania
- 3–6 players
- 25 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,111
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Pictomania (Second Edition)
2018
Rules assistance for Pictomania (Second Edition)
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- 3–6 players
- 20–40 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Pictomania (Second Edition)
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Pictomania (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2018 for 3–6 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Vlaada Chvátil and its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil and Drawing.
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About the game
Is she drawing an elk or a moose? Is he drawing a pegasus or a unicorn? These are the types of questions you will probably be asking yourself during a game of Pictomania! There's no time to draw a complex masterpiece in Pictomania, the drawing game in which everybody draws and everybody guesses — all at the same time! Players sketch the essence of the word with a few quick lines and try to guess the others' drawings while there's still time. This second edition of Pictomania features revised word cards with a brand new look. One big change for this edition compared to the base game is that only three word cards are in play no matter the player count, allowing you to jump into each round more quickly since you don't have to read as many words to guess who might be drawing what.
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- Devir
- Hobby Japan
- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Gémklub
- GaGa Games
- White Goblin Games
- Lex Games
- DiceTree Games
- Czech Games Edition (CGE)
- Cranio Creations
- Lord of Boards
- More Fun Co., Ltd.
- TWOPLUS Games
Questions and answers
Pictomania (Second Edition) supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Pictomania (Second Edition) is 20–40 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Pictomania (Second Edition) for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Pictomania (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Pictomania (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Humor, Party Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil and Drawing. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Pictomania (Second Edition) are: Vlaada Chvátil. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Pictomania (Second Edition) as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.