A Fake Artist Goes to New York

A Fake Artist Goes to NY is a drawing party game for 5–10 players where everyone is collaborating on the same picture — except one player has no idea what they're drawing and is desperately trying to bluff their way through.

The Question Master picks a secret word and writes it on dry-erase cards for all the artists — except one player receives only an “X”. They’re the Fake Artist. Players take turns adding a single continuous stroke to a shared drawing, trying to prove they know the word while the Fake Artist tries to blend in. After two rounds, everyone votes on who the imposter is. If the Fake Artist escapes detection, they win. If they’re caught but can guess the word, they still win. The artists must be convincing enough to expose the fake — without making the drawing so obvious the Fake Artist can steal the answer.

What’s good?

• Plays up to 10 — one of the best party games for larger groups
• No artistic skill required — the bluffing is the game, not the drawing
• Reusable dry-erase cards — endlessly replayable with any word you choose
• Over in 20 minutes — easy to play multiple rounds back to back

Who is it for?

• ✔ Groups of 5–10 looking for a hilarious, social party game
• ✔ Fans of social deduction games like Werewolf or The Resistance
• ✔ Anyone who wants a party game that’s genuinely funny to watch
• ✖ Not suited to groups smaller than 5 or players who want strategy

Standalone game — no other products required to play.

Pair with: Oink Games — more brilliantly compact titles, or explore our party games for more large group options.