Play on phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop.
DRAWING
What is this?
Best for small groups who want a low pressure async drawing challenge with a shared result. Start free on phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop.
2 to 5 players. Turn based draw and sequential guesser turns. No app install before play.
Access
Any browser device
No app
One link to play
Players
2 to 5 players
Round pace
Turn based draw and sequential guesser turns
No app store trip before the match starts.
Quick rules and fast rematches.
Works when players are not on one platform.
Answer snapshot
Check player fit, setup, and turn style before starting.
Game guide facts
Prepared by QuickiePlay from current public game metadata. Reviewed 2026-07-11.
QuickiePlay maintains this public game guide from the current released game registry.
Player count, setup, device support, controls, win condition, turn style, and round pace come from the same page data used for structured data.
This guide explains whether What is this? fits the group, device mix, and time available before anyone opens a match.
Similar games
How What is this? stacks up
Drawing and guessing games work when prompts are easy to start, guesses are constrained, and imperfect sketches stay funny. What is this? keeps that loop to one async draw step and one guess step.
QuickiePlay edge
Browser based
Device support
Phone, tablet, desktop
Party drawing games
Strong for live groups, weaker for quick async handoff
What is this? uses one shared browser link and does not require everyone online at the same time.
Compare detailsMessage based doodle challenges
Good for quick jokes between players
QuickiePlay keeps the doodle challenge portable across any chat app.
Compare detailsPlayer problem guides for What is this?
Related setup and alternative guides that include What is this? with current public game facts.
No download
Need no download party games?
Use browser rounds where the link is enough before accounts, installs, or hosted screens.
Remote teams Need browser mini games for remote teams?Use short no install games that fit before, during, or after a call without a host screen.
Mobile alternatives Need alternatives to Jackbox, Gartic Phone, or Skribbl for mobile groups?Compare host needs, live timing, drawing focus, room codes, and mobile browser fit before choosing.
No host Need a Jackbox alternative without a host?Choose QuickiePlay when no one wants to run a pack, stream a screen, or manage a room code.
Quick facts
Setup, controls, win condition, and device fit in one scan.
Ready to play What is this??
Start free in your browser. Invite players with one link when the match opens.
How it works
Learn the loop in seconds, then open the match.
DRAW YOUR PROMPT
Each round, one player gets a secret prompt and draws it. Only the drawing goes to the other player.
15 TRIES
After the drawing is submitted, the other player sees it and has 15 tries. Hints reveal letters and spend tries.
Common questions
Short answers for setup, devices, and who should play.
How many players can play What is this?
What is this? supports two to five players. One player draws, then the remaining players guess in sequence.
How do you play What is this?
One player draws the secret prompt, then each guesser types guesses or spends tries on letter hints.
How does a group win What is this?
Each guesser gets an individual result after using up to 15 tries. The drawer result reflects how many guessers solved the drawing.
More quick games
Same short session format, different kind of pressure.