We brought this out during game night and it immediately became the highlight of the evening. Trying to describe the suspects without saying certain words had everyone struggling. The final drawings had us crying laughing.

Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before joining the investigation
01 What is Sketchy Suspects?
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Sketchy Suspects is a fast-paced drawing and describing party game where players attempt to recreate hilarious suspects before time runs out.
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One player becomes the witness while another becomes the sketch artist, creating plenty of ridiculous drawings and hilarious reveals.
02 How do you play?
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Start by choosing a suspect and turning the timer. The witness then describes the suspect while the sketch artist attempts to draw what they hear.
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But there's a catch—the witness has words they aren't allowed to say, making it much harder to describe the suspect accurately.
03 Do I need to be good at drawing?
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Not at all! Sketchy Suspects is designed so that anyone can join the fun regardless of drawing ability.
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In fact, the questionable drawings are often the funniest part. Your masterpiece doesn't need to be perfect—it just needs to be sketchy enough.
04 How many people can play?
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Sketchy Suspects is designed for 2 or more players, making it easy to bring out whether you're playing with a friend or a larger group.
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It's a great choice for parties, family gatherings, game nights, and groups of friends.
05 How long does a game take?
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A typical game can be played in around 20 minutes or more, depending on your group and how many rounds you decide to play.
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The quick rounds make it easy to play once or keep the investigation going for multiple rounds throughout game night.
06 What age is Sketchy Suspects recommended for?
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Sketchy Suspects is recommended for players ages 12 and up.
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It's an entertaining choice for teens, adults, families, and friend groups looking for something different to bring to game night.
07 Is Sketchy Suspects good for parties and game nights?
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Absolutely. The simple concept and hilarious results make it easy to bring out and get everyone involved.
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It's especially fun for parties, game nights, family gatherings, and nights with friends when you want something that gets everyone laughing.
| Game Night Experience | Sketchy Suspects Ours | Ordinary Games Other |
|---|---|---|
| Combines drawing, describing & hilarious reveals in every game | ||
| Creates ridiculous drawings everyone can laugh about | ||
| No drawing skills required to join the fun | ||
| Uses forbidden words to make describing suspects trickier | ||
| Fast-paced 20+ minute gameplay that's easy to bring out on game night | ||
| Works with 2+ players for flexible game nights | ||
| Great for parties, friends, families & game nights |
What Players Are Saying
Bad drawings. Questionable descriptions. Unforgettable game nights.
None of us can draw and that's exactly why this is so funny. You think you've perfectly described someone and then see what your friend actually drew. The reveal is easily my favorite part.
I love games that don't take forever to explain before you can actually start playing. We picked this one up quickly and within the first round everyone was completely into it.
Describing the suspect sounds easy until you realize you can't use the obvious words. Watching someone desperately try to explain what they're seeing is hilarious. It makes every round completely unpredictable.
We've played this with a few different groups now and it gets laughs every time. It's quick enough to bring out casually but entertaining enough that we always end up playing way more rounds than planned.
Some of the sketches looked absolutely nothing like the original suspect, which made them even funnier. We're still joking about a few of the drawings days later.
Usually someone gets bored when we bring out a party game, but this kept the whole group involved. The rounds move quickly and everyone wanted another turn as the sketch artist.
I originally bought this for a friend who loves party games. We played it that night and everyone had such a good time that I ended up ordering one for our own game shelf.