Drawable words for every skill level
A great Pictionary game depends on great words: not so easy that they’re guessed in two seconds, not so abstract that nobody can draw them. This Pictionary word generator sorts more than 150 words and phrases into three levels. Easy covers concrete objects for kids (apple, kite, snowman). Medium adds scenes and actions (roller coaster, juggling, treasure map). Hard brings concepts and idioms — gravity, jet lag, procrastination, “raining cats and dogs” — that make adults sweat.
Generate one word per turn and keep the screen hidden from the guessers, or generate a batch and copy them onto paper slips. Press Start 60s timer when the artist begins. The same lists work for Charades, Heads Up-style guessing games and online drawing games like Skribbl.io custom word lists.
How to use the Pictionary Word Generator
- Split into two teams and pick a difficulty.
- The artist presses New word without showing anyone.
- Press Start 60s timer and draw — no letters or numbers!
- If the team guesses before time runs out, they score a point.
Pictionary rules in short
- No letters, numbers or spoken clues — only drawings.
- Gestures toward the drawing are allowed; acting it out is not (that’s Charades).
- Easy words suit ages 6+, medium suits 10+, hard is best for teens and adults.
- For custom online games, generate 50 words and copy them into the custom word list.
Frequently asked questions
How many Pictionary words are in the generator?
Over 150: about 60 easy words, 50 medium words and 45 hard words and idioms.
Can I generate a word list for Skribbl.io?
Yes. Set “How many?” to 50, generate, then use Copy all and paste the list into the custom words box.
What are good hard Pictionary words?
Abstract ideas and idioms such as déjà vu, stage fright, black hole, “spill the beans” and “elephant in the room”.
Published · Last updated by the WhimWheel team.