Official MonsDRAWsity Rules
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MonsDRAWsity is a fast-paced drawing game where players take turns as the "Witness" to describe a monster while others try to draw it based on the description. Here's how to play:
Components:
Monster cards
Drawing pads or paper
Pens or pencils
Timer
Setup:
Players: The game is best played with 3-8 players.
Cards: Shuffle the deck of monster cards and place them in a stack face down.
Drawing Materials: Ensure each player has a drawing pad or paper and a pen or pencil.
Gameplay:
Choose the Witness:
Select a player to be the first "Witness." The Witness will be the one describing the monster for the round.
Viewing the Monster:
The Witness draws a monster card from the top of the stack and has 20 seconds to memorize the monster’s appearance without showing it to the other players.
Describing the Monster:
After the 20 seconds, the Witness puts the monster card face down.
The Witness then has 2 minutes to describe the monster to the other players, who will draw based on the description.
The Witness cannot use gestures or sounds and must rely solely on verbal descriptions.
Drawing the Monster:
While the Witness describes the monster, the other players draw what they hear.
Players can ask the Witness questions, but the Witness cannot look at the monster card during the description phase.
Reveal and Vote:
After 2 minutes, the Witness stops describing, and all players reveal their drawings.
The Witness then reveals the monster card to all players.
Players vote on the drawing they think is the most accurate representation of the monster described by the Witness.
Scoring:
The player whose drawing receives the most votes gets a point.
The Witness also gets a point if at least one player’s drawing matches the monster card closely.
Rotate Roles:
The role of the Witness rotates clockwise for the next round.
Continue playing until each player has had a chance to be the Witness at least once or a predetermined number of rounds is completed.
Winning the Game:
The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Strategy Tips:
As the Witness, be as descriptive as possible, focusing on unique features of the monster.
As a drawer, pay close attention to the details provided and ask clarifying questions.
Creativity can be as valuable as accuracy, especially in a game where interpretation plays a key role.
MonsDRAWsity is a fun and chaotic game that encourages creativity and quick thinking.
