Fair ways to score more points
Faster correct guesses score more, and the drawer scores when other people guess. Drawing the one detail that is not generic is the whole skill.
Research notes
Brush, fill, undo, and clear were checked against the official client. The following drawing suggestions are editorial practice advice, not a measured winning strategy or a promise about the game's hidden scoring formula.
While you are drawing
Draw the silhouette before decoration. A cat's ears and tail can distinguish it before you add whiskers. Use fill (F) for a large flat area and undo (U) if a stroke makes the shape less clear.
In Combination mode, show both ideas in one drawing. Follow the official tutorial's no-spelling rule: draw the prompt instead of writing the answer.
- Distinctive shape first
- Large color second
- Draw details instead of spelling the answer
- Use feedback to make the next drawing clearer
While you are guessing
Submit a plausible guess when you recognize the drawing. Published descriptions associate faster correct guesses with more points, but this guide does not claim an exact scoring formula.
Match the prompt's spelling when possible. Acceptance of singular, plural, accent, or small spelling variants has not been verified here.
Questions
Is writing the answer allowed?
The official tutorial says No spelling! Use recognizable drawings instead of writing the answer.
Where are the shortcuts?
Brush B, Fill F, Undo U, Clear C. Brush sizes are 4, 10, 20, 32, and 40.
More in this topic
Sources
- skribbl.io client (game.js) — Client UI and error messages, not server-side guarantees. Its 10,000-character translation conflicts with the 20,000-character homepage input.
- skribbl.io — Official rules, dated News, room word-language menu, and custom-word input. Checked 13 October 2026; not a gameplay test.