Pictionary
Pictionary (/ˈpɪkʃənəri/, US: /-ɛri/) is a charades-inspired word-guessing game invented by Robert Angel with graphic design by Gary Everson and first published in 1985 by Angel Games Inc. Angel Games licensed Pictionary to Western Publishing. Hasbro purchased the rights in 1994 after acquiring the games business of Western Publishing. Mattel acquired ownership of Pictionary in 2001. The game is played in teams with players trying to identify specific words from their teammates.
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| Designers | Robert Angel |
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| Publication | 1985 |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Genres | Board game |
| Players | 3–16 |
| Setup time | <1 minute |
| Playing time | 90 minutes |
| Chance | Medium |
| Age range | +12 |
| Skills | Drawing, image recognition, wordplay, vocabulary |
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