The object of the game was simple enough: Someone would write a word or term on a piece of scrap paper and pass it to the person on his or her left. The recipient would then draw a picture on a separate scrap, in an attempt to illustrate the term, and pass it to the third person, who would try to guess the original term and write it down. This pattern would continue around the room.

It was amazing how one thing could morph into something completely different, based on the varying degrees of drawing and interpretive abilities.

Following is a list of some of the original terms. Select one to see the progression!

  1. screwdriver
  2. jockey
  3. ear wax
  4. false teeth
  5. high wire
  6. staple
  7. Mona Lisa