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Pictionary on Microsoft Teams
We want to play Pictionary on Microsoft Teams. I want to know, is there a built-in feature for this game in the Teams desktop version?
Thank you.
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There's no built-in Pictionary in Teams, and the Games for Work app that older replies mention has reportedly been retired. Here's what still works:
Step 1: Open Whiteboard in the meeting.
Step 2: Send the drawer a word in a private chat.
Step 3: Have them draw while everyone else guesses in the meeting chat.
Step 4: First correct guess gets the next turn.
Skribbl also works if you share the link in the chat, since it runs in a browser with no install, and it handles the words and scoring.
Disclosure: I'm part of the team behind TeamPlay, so I'm biased. It isn't a Teams app. It runs in a browser, so nothing needs admin approval: the host shares their screen and players join on their phone or laptop with a room code. Free for up to 15 people. We also wrote a how-to: https://haznar.co/blog/games-to-play-on-teams-and-zoom
- Hello,
Have you tried 'Games for Work' from Microsoft Corp?
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2022/11/16/build-connections-with-games-for-work-a-new-microsoft-teams-app/
There's no Pictionary tho MS Teams doesn't have a built-in Pictionary feature. But you can play Pictionary on Teams by utilizing its various features creatively. To play properly, there are many Pictionary word sources like https://www.wordsdetail.com/pictionary-words/ or any source you like.
- Create a team
- Assign roles
- Share screens
- Set a time limit
- Use the chat feature
- Keep score
In short, you need to find the way, but yes many people use Teams for such games.
