UP A BIT

Hey there! It’s time to play a fun and challenging game called “Up a Bit.” The rules are simple: I’ll describe an object on a card, and you have to use your smarts to guess what it is. Sounds exciting, right?

SETUP

First things first, let’s get set up. Each player will need a pencil, a screen, and a grid sheet. These special grid sheets have numbers and letters on them, which will come in handy later. Make sure everyone has everything they need to get started!

First, we shuffle the object cards and place them face down where everyone can reach them easily.

We choose a player to go first, and they will pick a card and describe the object on it. However, that player doesn’t get to draw in that round.

How to Play

The player who goes first picks a card and studies the object on it. They then tell the other players whether the object is positioned vertically or horizontally, and everyone turns their grid sheets in the correct direction.

The person describing the object is called the Up-A-Bitter, and they have five minutes to describe the object to the other players. During this time, they can only use lines and shapes to describe the object. No descriptive phrases or clues are allowed.

If you’re ever faced with a tricky challenge, like drawing something without using words or gestures, you might feel a bit perplexed at first. But don’t worry, it can be a fun and exciting task! Let me tell you why.

Imagine this scenario: someone hands you a card with an image on it and asks you to describe how to draw it, without using any words or hand signals. Sounds tough, right? Well, it can be a bit challenging, but it’s also a great opportunity to let your creativity shine!

Let’s say the card shows a picture of a life ring. Your task is to explain how to draw it using only simple shapes and lines. Instead of saying “draw a wheel,” you might choose a different approach. You could start by telling the person to draw a big circle, and then a smaller circle inside it. Next, you could instruct them to connect the two circles using eight short lines, making sure to connect them in four places.

See how using simple and descriptive language can help you communicate your ideas? By breaking down the task into smaller steps and providing clear instructions, you can guide someone to create a drawing without using any words or gestures.

So, the next time you’re faced with a challenge like this, don’t be intimidated. Embrace it as an opportunity to think outside the box, and let your imagination run wild. Remember, it’s not about finding the “right” way to draw something, but rather about using your creativity and problem-solving skills to communicate your ideas in a unique and engaging way.

When playing the Up-A-Bitter game, I’m not allowed to see what the other players are drawing, so we use a screen to keep it fair.

You can try to guess what the object is at any time during the game, and you won’t be penalized for it. However, as the Up-A-Bitter, I can only answer with a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

I keep describing the object until someone guesses correctly or the time runs out. It’s a race against the clock!

After that, the player to my right takes over as the Up-A-Bitter, and we keep playing until everyone has had a turn.

Whenever we use a card, we put it back at the bottom of the deck. That way, we won’t run out of cards to play with.

SCORING

At the beginning of the game, everyone starts with 10 points. Let’s see who can guess the most objects correctly!

If you can correctly guess the object, I’ll earn a point. But if I describe it without mentioning any numbers or letters on the grid, I’ll earn two points. So, a maximum of two points for me.

And if you guess correctly, you’ll earn one point.

However, if nobody can figure out what I’m describing, I’ll lose a point.

But if I use a descriptive phrase, I’ll lose a point and it’ll be your turn.

In the end, we’ll play a set number of rounds and the person with the highest score wins.