Draw one for a friend

Draw a word in 20 seconds and send the link. Your friend watches it draw itself, line by line, and guesses.

Pick a word to draw

  1. Pick a word and draw it in 20 seconds.
  2. Send your friend the link.
  3. It draws itself for them. Fewer lines to guess it is better.

Draw something for a friend to guess

A drawing guessing game for two, wherever you both are. Pick a word, draw it in 20 seconds, and send the link by text, WhatsApp or anything else. Your friend watches your doodle draw itself one line at a time, in the order you drew it, and tries to guess it in as few lines as they can. Then they can draw one back.

Tips for a doodle that gets guessed

  • Draw the outline first. The first lines are the ones your friend sees longest.
  • Fewer, clearer lines beat detail. You only have 20 seconds anyway.
  • No letters or words: that would be too easy.

More drawing games

Guess a new doodle every day in Guess the Doodle, play unlimited doodles, or get a whole group drawing at once in Draw and Guess. Short on ideas? See our drawing word ideas.

Frequently asked questions

How does Draw one for a friend work?

Pick one of three words and draw it in 20 seconds. You get a link to send to a friend. When they open it, your doodle draws itself one line at a time, in the order you drew it, and they guess what it is in as few lines as they can.

Does my friend need an account or an app?

No. The link opens in any browser on a phone, tablet or computer. Nobody signs up, and it is free.

How long do I get to draw?

Twenty seconds, starting from your first line, and up to 25 lines. Quick doodles are the most fun to guess: a few clear lines beat a detailed picture.

Can I see how my friends did?

Yes. Open your own link (or find it under Your doodles on this page) to see how many friends played it, how many got it, in how many lines, and the wrong guesses they made most.

What words can I draw?

Everyday things: animals, food, things at home, vehicles, places and the weather. They are the same answers as the daily Guess the Doodle, so your friend can find the word by typing it.

Questions or stuck? support@herdgamesonline.com