Folded Creatures Paper and Pencil Game Free Printable
Looking for a silly drawing game that only requires paper, a pencil, and two players? This Folded Creatures Paper and Pencil Game is a fun screen-free activity where players work together to create one very unusual creature.
The best part is that neither player knows exactly what the finished creature will look like until the final reveal. Download the free three-page printable at the bottom of this post and start drawing!
How to Play the Folded Creatures Game
Player One starts by drawing the creature’s head in the top section of the page. Before folding the section backward, extend two short neck lines slightly across the fold line.
Fold the completed section back so Player Two cannot see the drawing. Pass the paper to Player Two, who uses the two visible lines as the starting point for the next section of the creature.
Continue drawing, folding, and passing the paper until every section is finished. When the creature is complete, unfold the entire page together and see what you created. No peeking before the final reveal!
What Is Included in the Free Printable?
The Folded Creatures PDF includes three printable pages:
- A directions page with a sample finished creature
- A three-part creature drawing sheet for the head, body and arms, and legs, feet, or tail
- A four-part creature challenge with extra space for the shoulders, arms, chest, belly, wings, tail, legs, feet, or anything else you can imagine
Start with the three-part version to learn how the game works. Once you have mastered it, try the four-part challenge and make your creatures even stranger.
What Do You Need to Play?
This is a low-prep paper and pencil game. You only need two players, one pencil, and one printed creature sheet.
Markers, crayons, or colored pencils can also be added after the big reveal. Try giving your finished creature a name or creating a background and habitat for it.
Why Kids Will Love This Drawing Game
Folded Creatures combines drawing with a surprise. Each player only sees the small lines left behind by the previous player, so there is no way to predict what the finished creature will look like.
It is also a fun choice for kids who sometimes say they do not know what to draw. Instead of worrying about creating a perfect picture, they only have to focus on one small section at a time.
For another silly drawing activity, try the Pencil and Paper Drawing Game. Kids follow simple directions and compare their finished silly sketches.
More Monster Activities for Kids
If the strange creatures are your favorite part of this game, keep the monster theme going with the Scribble Monster Free Printable. Kids turn simple scribbles into creative monsters, so no advanced drawing skills are needed.
You can also try the Monster Memory Game for Kids. It offers several ways to play using colorful monster characters.
For kids who enjoy puzzles, the Guess the Monster Puzzle combines monster fun with clues, critical thinking, and visual discrimination.
Try More Drawing Games
Keep a stack of paper and pencils nearby because there are plenty of easy ways to turn drawing into a game. The Switch It Up Drawing Game challenges players to experiment with unusual ways to draw.
The Pencil and Paper Drawing Game is another simple choice for family game night, indoor recess, classroom downtime, or anytime kids need an unplugged activity. These types of drawing games require very few supplies and leave plenty of room for creativity and laughter.
When to Play Folded Creatures
Try this printable during indoor recess, family game night, classroom free time, playdates, travel, or a rainy afternoon. It can also be a quick activity for early finishers when you need something that is easy to explain and set up. Print several copies and play more than once. Every Folded Creature will turn out differently!
Download the Folded Creatures Paper and Pencil Game Free Printable
Ready to see what kind of creature you can create together? Download the Folded Creatures Paper and Pencil Game PDF below. Print the pages, grab a pencil, and remember the most important rule: no peeking until the final reveal!
