Gartic Phone Wiki

Normal

The classic telephone game experience where players alternate between drawing and guessing. Perfect for beginners and mixed skill groups.

Players receive a word prompt, draw it, then the next player guesses what they see. The chain continues until everyone has participated, creating hilarious misinterpretations.

Secret

Players can only see the immediate previous drawing, not the entire chain. Creates more unpredictable and creative interpretations.

This mode prevents players from being influenced by earlier drawings in the sequence, leading to more organic evolution of ideas and often funnier results.

Animation

Create frame-by-frame animations instead of static drawings. Requires more time but produces impressive animated sequences.

Players build animations by drawing multiple frames. The system automatically plays back the sequence, creating smooth animations that tell stories or show movement.

Complement

Add elements to existing drawings rather than starting from scratch. Builds collaborative artwork through multiple contributions.

Each player receives a partially completed drawing and must add meaningful elements. This mode emphasizes creativity and interpretation of existing visual elements.

Masterpiece

Collaborative mode where multiple players work together on a single large canvas to create detailed artwork.

Players are assigned different sections of a larger canvas. Coordination and communication become key as teams work together to create cohesive masterpieces.

Story

Sequential storytelling where each drawing must continue the narrative from the previous frame.

Creates visual stories where each player adds the next chapter. Requires understanding of narrative flow and visual storytelling techniques.

Missing Piece

Players must identify and draw the missing element from a partially completed scene.

Challenges players to analyze existing artwork and determine what logical element should be added to complete the scene or story.

Co-Op

Team-based mode where players work in pairs or groups to achieve common drawing objectives.

Emphasizes teamwork and communication as players must coordinate their efforts to create successful collaborative drawings.

Speedrun

Fast-paced mode with significantly reduced time limits. Tests quick thinking and efficient drawing skills.

Time pressure forces players to focus on essential elements and develop rapid sketching techniques. Great for experienced players seeking intensity.

Blind

Players draw without seeing their canvas, relying on muscle memory and spatial awareness.

One of the most challenging modes that creates unexpectedly artistic results through the removal of visual feedback during the drawing process.

Reverse

The drawing chain works backwards - players must guess what the original prompt was from the final drawing.

Requires analytical thinking as players work backwards through the visual telephone chain to determine the original word or concept.

Sandwich

Alternates between multiple drawing and guessing phases, creating longer and more complex chains.

Extended gameplay that allows for more elaborate misinterpretations and creative evolution of ideas through multiple transformation phases.

Crowd

Supports larger groups with modified rules to accommodate more players simultaneously.

Optimized for parties and large gatherings, with adjusted mechanics to ensure everyone stays engaged despite the increased player count.

Knock-off

Players attempt to recreate famous artworks or well-known images within the time limit.

Tests art knowledge and reproduction skills as players try to capture the essence of recognizable masterpieces or cultural references.

Background

Focus on creating detailed environments and settings rather than central subjects.

Emphasizes environmental storytelling and scene-setting skills, challenging players to create compelling contexts and atmospheres.

Brush Tool

Your primary drawing instrument with customizable size and opacity settings.

Eraser

Removes portions of your drawing with precision control.

Fill Tool

Instantly fills enclosed areas with your selected color.

Color Palette

Access to a wide range of colors for your artistic expression.

Shape Tools

Create perfect geometric shapes including circles, rectangles, and straight lines.

Text Tool

Add written text to your drawings for clarity or artistic effect.

Layers System

Work on separate layers for complex compositions and easy editing.

Undo/Redo

Step backwards and forwards through your drawing history.