Guess the Drawing Game Cards
Updated October 2026 · 6 free printables
Printable cards for the guess what I'm drawing game: each card shows one drawing in four steps, from the first shape to the finished picture. The grown-up copies step 1 onto the whiteboard, everyone guesses, then step 2 is added, and so on until someone gets it. Six sets: animals, holidays, around the house, in the garden, treats and toys, and rockets, boats and balls.
The steps are the same ones used in our how-to-draw guides, so the drawings stay simple enough to copy on a board in seconds. The answer is printed in small type on each card for the person drawing.
All 6 Guess the Drawing Game Cards, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection, with who it's best for and a coloring idea for each one.
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1. Guess What I'm Drawing: Animals
Five guess-the-drawing cards, each showing cat, dog, unicorn, dinosaur and butterfly in four steps. A grown-up copies the drawing onto a whiteboard one step at a time while the kids guess what it is going to be. The answer is printed on each card. Little ones can do most of it with crayons, and a grown-up can read the short questions aloud. Try a ginger tabby, a black cat or a calico.
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2. Guess What I'm Drawing: Holidays
Five guess-the-drawing cards, each showing pumpkin, ghost, Christmas tree, snowman and turkey in four steps. A grown-up copies the drawing onto a whiteboard one step at a time while the kids guess what it is going to be. The answer is printed on each card. Little ones can do most of it with crayons, and a grown-up can read the short questions aloud. Try classic orange pumpkins with green stems, or make one purple just for fun.
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3. Guess What I'm Drawing: Around the House
Five guess-the-drawing cards, each showing house, car, sun, star and heart in four steps. A grown-up copies the drawing onto a whiteboard one step at a time while the kids guess what it is going to be. The answer is printed on each card. Big pictures and only a few tasks per page make it a gentle start for kindergartners. Add flames or racing stripes.
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4. Guess What I'm Drawing: In the Garden
Five guess-the-drawing cards, each showing flower, rose, sunflower, mushroom and snail in four steps. A grown-up copies the drawing onto a whiteboard one step at a time while the kids guess what it is going to be. The answer is printed on each card. It suits ages 4 to 6, and little ones can count the pictures with a finger.
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5. Guess What I'm Drawing: Treats and Toys
Five guess-the-drawing cards, each showing apple, ice cream cone, cupcake, balloon and kite in four steps. A grown-up copies the drawing onto a whiteboard one step at a time while the kids guess what it is going to be. The answer is printed on each card. Little ones can do most of it with crayons, and a grown-up can read the short questions aloud.
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6. Guess What I'm Drawing: Rockets, Boats and Balls
Five guess-the-drawing cards, each showing rocket, sailboat, umbrella, basketball and football in four steps. A grown-up copies the drawing onto a whiteboard one step at a time while the kids guess what it is going to be. The answer is printed on each card. Big pictures and only a few tasks per page make it a gentle start for kindergartners.
Tips for coloring Guess the Drawing Game Cards
- Draw step 1 big and slow; the guessing starts with the first line.
- Make guessers say a whole sentence (I think it's a cat because of the ears) to build language.
- Give one point per correct guess and one to the drawer if nobody gets it before step 4.
Fun facts about Guess the Drawing Game Cards
- Pictionary, the board game version of this idea, came out in 1985 and sold millions of copies in its first years.
- Most of the drawings on these cards take fewer than ten strokes on a board.
- Guessing from a partial picture is a form of prediction, the same skill good readers use with a new word.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Play in teams: each team gets a page, and the other team guesses.
- Draw step 1 of two different cards at once and let kids guess both.
- After the game, color the finished step-4 pictures on the page.
How to print
Click Download PDF on any page and print it at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Use regular printer paper for crayons and pencils, or cardstock for markers and paint. Every page here is free for home, classroom and party use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play guess what I'm drawing?
Hold the card so the others can't see it. Draw step 1 on the board and ask: what is it going to be? Take guesses, then draw step 2, and keep going. Whoever guesses right first gets to draw the next card.
What if my child guesses right at step 1?
Great, give a point and move on. For a harder round, draw the steps in a different order or draw with your other hand.
Can kids be the drawer?
Yes. The four pictures on the card are easy to copy, so a 5- or 6-year-old can lead a round while the grown-ups guess.
How many cards are there?
Thirty: six pages with five cards each.