Drawing Together

Ever since the publication of what has now become the classic game of
Pictionary, games that involve drawing things have gained mainstream acceptance. This is a good thing, especially for people who think they can't draw. Because it turns out to be as least as much fun for them and everyone else.

For those of us who want immediate gratification, and have no one immediate to draw with or out, there's an online version of Pictionary called " iSketch." It's almost as much fun to watch as it is to play. It's fast, so it can be a little intimidating, especially with all the sound and fury. But it's just a game, and you can be as anonymous or personal as you want. And the drawing tools are surprisingly sophisticated, should you want to get that way. And it's free.

If you're working on a PC (or on a Mac with a Mozilla browser), you can invite your friends to a more open-ended experience, sharing a drawing tool online with Groupboard - a remarkably full-featured shared whiteboard, available for your use, for free. Call someone virtual, give them the link, and draw together, so to speak.

And when you find yourself once again in actual human company, and you also find yourselves wanting yet another drawing game, don't forget the ever-amusing, collaborative wonders of Redondo."