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[For 2 Players] Easy Pen-and-Paper Time-Killing Game

Are you looking for games you can play with just paper and a pen? On rainy days when you can’t go outside or when you have a bit of free time, many people want ideas for two-player games that really get you excited.

From classic territory-claiming games and grid-based games to ones where you play rock-paper-scissors to complete kanji, there are plenty of thrilling games you can enjoy with only paper and a pen! In this article, we’ll introduce competitive paper-and-pen games you can start right away and that are sure to heat up the fun.

Try them out with friends or family!

Co-op & Party Games (1–10)

Memory Drawing Game

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Memory Drawing Game

It’s a game where you draw everyday objects you casually see in daily life, relying only on your memory.

It tests various abilities, such as how accurately you remember the shapes of things and how well you can reflect that in a drawing.

You can enjoy it as a head-to-head match to decide whose drawing is more accurate, but it also sounds fun to use both people’s answers to jog more memories and aim for an even more accurate drawing.

In a competitive format, results might depend on each person’s drawing skill, so it might be good to start with geometric tasks like the shapes of Japanese prefectures.

Who am I? game

A fun at-home game you can play right away with just paper and a pen!
Who am I? game

The game takes about 10 minutes, so give it a try! Here’s an idea for a “Who am I?” game.

This is a two-player game using paper and a pen.

Invite a friend you want to get closer to, a good friend, or a family member and play together.

The two players should split into a guesser and a questioner.

The questioner chooses a topic and draws an illustration, then hands the paper to the guesser.

Holding the paper with the drawing above their head, the guesser asks the questioner questions to figure out the answer! Be sure to give it a try.

Co-op & Party Games (11–20)

Personality test

A psychological test that helps you 'understand yourself' using only paper and a pen
Personality test

Understand your own psychology! Here are some ideas for psychology tests.

Many psychology tests include playful elements, don’t they? This time, let’s try a psychology test that helps you get to know yourself using just paper and a pen.

Draw six boxes on a sheet of paper and number them in order—once that’s done, you’re ready! Simply write your answers to the questions in each box, and you’ll gain a clearer picture of yourself.

Through these psychology tests, it seems like a great opportunity to learn more about your own personality and your friends’ character as well.

Shape Transmission Game

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Here’s a shape-transmission game that tests both your ability to communicate and to understand.

The person giving the prompt imagines and decides on a shape they want to convey.

Once it’s decided, the answerer prepares paper and a pen, and draws while listening to the shape the prompter is describing.

As you draw, it’s also important to think about what kind of shape the prompter has in mind.

When you finish the shape exactly as the prompter instructed, it’s time to check the answer.

This is the most exciting moment for both the prompter and the answerer.

Give it a try!

20 Questions Game

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20 Questions Game

Let me introduce the 20 Questions game.

The question master decides on a topic and writes it down on paper.

The respondent can ask up to 20 questions about that topic.

Think carefully so your questions fit within the 20-question limit.

Try to make your questions ones that can be answered with “yes” or “no.” Based on the respondent’s answers, the questioner deduces what the topic is and tries to guess correctly.

It’s a game you can enjoy in short breaks, like during recess or while traveling.

Give it a try!

Guess the number you saw for a moment

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Challenge yourself with a unique game that tests your concentration and memory! Here’s a game where you guess numbers you see for just a split second.

Being able to remember something at a glance can be very useful.

This ability is often called eidetic or “camera-eye” memory, and is said to reflect strong visual information processing skills.

Write a number on a piece of paper and show it to your partner for just a moment.

If they can answer correctly, switch turns.

Once you get used to it, try increasing the digits to four or five for an extra challenge.

The game of making 10

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Here’s a game for making 10 that anyone can enjoy, regardless of age.

From a grid filled with random numbers, find numbers that add up to 10 and circle them.

You can add as many numbers as you like—just make sure they total 10 in the end.

How many sets that make 10 can you find? The rules are simple, so it’s fun for everyone from children to seniors.

Prepare several sheets with numbers written in grids, have multiple people start at the same time, and compete to see who can find the most sets that total 10—it’s a great way to boost friendly competition.

Try adapting the game to suit different ages and enjoy!