Pictionary Official Rules: Using Checkmarks and X Marks

Yes, you may use an 'X' to locate something on the paper or cross something out, as long as it is not a letter.

Yes, you may use an 'X' to locate something on the paper or cross something out, as long as it is not a letter.

No, you are prohibited from using letters or numbers to communicate the word.

No, you cannot use letters, numbers, or sign language to help your team guess the word.

No, you cannot use letters, numbers, or sign language to communicate the word to your teammates.

No. You are prohibited from using letters, numbers, or dashes to indicate the number of letters in a word.

Yes, clues must be verbal; you cannot use gestures, noises, or sound effects, though singing is permitted.

Yes, the other team must squeak the describer as soon as a rule is broken to count the violation.

No, the describer is prohibited from using any gestures, noises, or sound effects to provide clues.

Yes, the opposing team monitors the describer and uses the squeaker to signal any rule violations.

Yes, a violation occurs if you use any part of a word, plurals, abbreviations, gestures, or 'sounds like' clues.