The Unofficial House Rules For
Pictionary
DRINKING RULES & PENALTIESReady to ruin the game?
Full List of House Rules
EncyclopediaUpdated: January 2026
The ultimate collection of adult house rules and drinking penalties for Pictionary. We’ve curated the best ways to fix boring gameplay using mechanics from the world’s rudest card game.
- Abstract Expressionism
- Drawing unrecognizable? Artist takes a shot.
- Helen Keller
- Draw with non-dominant hand.
- The Dali
- Add surrealist details? If they guess, assign drink.
- Dirty Mind
- If guessers yell a dirty word that isn't the answer, they drink.
- Steal
- Other team guesses the steal? Artist drinks.
- Broken Pencil
- Break the lead/run out of ink? Drink.
- Timer Fail
- Don't finish in time? Artist drinks.
- Letters
- Write a letter/number (illegal)? Shot.
- Action
- Make a sound effect? Drink.
- Masterpiece
- If the drawing is actually good, everyone toasts the artist.
How To Play
- Setup: Arrange the game of Pictionary as normal.
- Inject: Press the "Spice It Up" button whenever the game gets boring or someone takes a turn.
- Obey: Perform the rule or drink the penalty.
- Repeat: Continue until there is a clear winner or everyone forgets the rules.
FAQ
What are the best drinking rules for Pictionary?
Common rules include: "Abstract Expressionism" and "Helen Keller". Check the full list above for more chaos.
Is this official?
No. This is an unofficial add-on to make Pictionary more adult-oriented.