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Telestrations is a party game that combines elements of the classic 'telephone' game with drawing and guessing. Players write a word, draw it, then pass it along for the next player to guess the drawing, leading to often hilarious and unexpected distortions of the original word.

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The Verdict

based on 16 reviews

Positive 0%
Extremely easy rules to learn and teach.
Generates consistent, hilarious miscommunications and laughter.
Excellent for large groups and family game nights.
No artistic talent required; bad drawings enhance fun.
Simultaneous play keeps all players engaged.
High replayability with endless funny outcomes.
Well-made dry-erase components enhance gameplay.
Markers can dry out and need replacement.
Less enjoyable with fewer than 6-8 players.
Some clue cards can be too easy or uninspiring.
May be overlooked by strategy-focused gamers.
Scoring system is largely unnecessary and often ignored.
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Roll To Review, David NorrisArticle

The reviewer highly praises Telestrations as an exceptionally funny and joyful party game that consistently delivers laughs through hilarious miscommunication. They find it a fantastic, simple game that requires no strategy, making it one of the funniest games they've ever played.

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Board Game Reviews by Josh, JoshArticle

The reviewer, initially skeptical, found Telestrations to be a surprisingly fun and hilarious party activity that excels in creating amusing misinterpretations, making it highly recommended despite not being a traditional competitive game.

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The Dice Tower, Tom VaselVideo

This video from The Dice Tower features Tom Vasel reviewing the party drawing game Telestrations. He provides an overview of the gameplay and shares his final thoughts on the game.

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The Opinionated Gamers, Rick ThornquistArticleTop List

Telestrations is highly praised as an exciting and exceptionally funny party game that consistently generates abundant laughter. It is a favorite for many, though it ideally requires 7-8 players.

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The Board Game Family, The Board Game FamilyArticle

The reviewer enthusiastically praises Telestrations as a fantastic, laughter-filled party game, calling it a family favorite. They highlight its simple, simultaneous gameplay with dry-erase booklets, recommending the Party Pack and playing without score for maximum enjoyment.

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TheBoardGameFamily, The Board Game FamilyVideo

The family review highlights Telestrations' fun, simultaneous play, and quality components like dry-erase booklets. They suggest ignoring scoring for pure enjoyment, focusing on the hilarious drawing progression. The video concludes with individual family members' ratings.

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GeekDadArticle

The reviewer enjoyed using Telestrations at Gen Con, finding it a fantastic way to engage people and create unique, personalized souvenirs.

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Meeple Like Us, Michael HeronArticle

The reviewer highly praises Telestrations for its exceptionally simple rules and intuitive fun, which create humorous misinterpretations. It's recommended for large groups, ideally eight players, as it becomes less engaging with fewer.

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Unfiltered Gamer, Darlene and CalieVideo

This video from Unfiltered Gamer provides a review of the physical party board game Telestrations. It covers the game's mechanics and offers an evaluation of the overall player experience.

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The Boardgame Mechanics, JasonVideo

The reviewer provides an overview of the party game Telestrations, covering its components and gameplay, alongside its 80s & 90s Expansion. He shares his positive final thoughts and assigns a combined score for both.

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Jesta ThaRogue, Jesta ThaRogueArticle

This is an incredibly fun party game that consistently makes groups laugh, especially from spontaneous drawing mistakes. It's best enjoyed when players try their best, making it a great quick filler game.

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Board Game Rundown, Tim, Bob, and SpencerVideo

This video from Board Game Rundown provides a review of the party game Telestrations, discussing its gameplay and overall appeal. The hosts assess if the game continues to be a worthwhile option for players, offering their final thoughts and an average score.

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