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Draw Your Neighbor
A hilarious challenge where everyone draws their colleague on a video call without looking at their screen.
4+ Players
Virtual
Medium Energy
How to Play
- 1On a video call, have everyone pin the video of the person to their right.
- 2Without looking down at their paper/drawing tool, everyone tries to draw a portrait of that person in 60 seconds.
- 3At the end, everyone holds up their masterpiece for a good laugh.
Materials Needed
- Paper and marker, or a digital drawing tool
Facilitator Guide
Opening Script:
"Pin your neighborâs video. Without looking down, draw their portrait in 60 seconds. Embrace the wobbleâspeed over perfection!"
Closing Script:
"What helped you recognize features quicklyâsilhouette, hair, or accessories? Keep this biasâforâessentials in our visual communication."
Why This Works
Blind contour constraints reduce selfâjudgment and create shared laughter. It trains observation, fast decisionâmaking, and psychological safety.
Best For
- Virtual socials
- Creative warmâups
- 4â12 person groups
Important Notes
- Avoid mocking appearance; celebrate the fun, not realism
- Offer cameraâoff alternatives (use profile pics) if preferred
- Keep rounds short (45â60s) to sustain energy