Objects carry stories. A library card, paintbrush or bus ticket can hint at interests and routines without beginning with a formal interview.
Contents
At a glance
- Time: 25–40 minutes
- Group: 4 or more
- Setting: Indoors
What you need
Paper and pens, or six safe everyday objects per person.
How to play
- In pairs, each person draws six objects they have used recently. Choose ordinary items that reveal something they are comfortable sharing.
- The partner studies the clues and makes gentle guesses: “Does the whisk mean you like baking?”
- The owner confirms, corrects or adds context. Guessing is about curiosity, not catching someone out.
- Partners introduce one another to the group using only the details they have permission to share.
Keep it comfortable
Avoid valuable, sharp or private belongings. Remind players that a guess can be wrong and that no object proves something about a person.
Try this variation
Place the drawings in a gallery and let the group match each set to its artist.
What children practise
The clues prompt careful observation, better questions and a more memorable introduction.
