Drawing
Tasks
The Drawing Task invites players to sketch their response directly on the screen. Whether you want them to design a team logo, trace a building outline, or draw something from imagination, this task sparks creativity and adds a playful break between physical challenges.
How to Create Drawing Tasks
Step 1: Open the Deckle app or use the Web version.
Step 2: Choose your game type — Group or Solo.
Group Mode: Players team up before starting. You can allow them to pick their teams or let Deckle auto-assign groups using emoji matching. Each participant is given a random emoji, and they pair up by finding someone with the same one. Group mode is great for collaboration and team work.
Solo Mode: Players participate independently. If you want them to explore a place, learn about new things, or simply complete challenges on their own, solo mode is for you.
Step 3: Enter the Deckle Dashboard
Click “+ Task” to begin.
Choose Drawing as the task submission type.
In the Task Prompt, name your activity (e.g., “Draw a desk” or “Show your national flag”).
Click Done — your task is now saved in your collection.
Drawing Tool Guide
The drawing tool in Deckle is simple and intuitive. Players can create fun, fast sketches using the following features:
Pen: Draws solid, consistent lines — ideal for writing or outlining.
Brush: Simulates a real brushstroke — thicker at the start and lighter at the end, with dynamic texture.
Straight Line Tool: Tap and drag to draw clean, straight lines.
Square Tool: Creates sharp-edged rectangles — great for boxes, frames, or diagrams.
Circle Tool: Tap and drag to make circles or ovals.
Eraser: Remove parts of your drawing precisely.
Stroke Thickness: Slide to adjust line or brush thickness from thin to bold.
Color Picker: Tap to select from a wide palette of colors.
Undo / Redo: Undo your last action or bring it back with redo.
Rotate Canvas: Rotate your whole drawing space to shift perspective.
Restart: Clear everything and start fresh.
Tips & Best Practices
Drawing Tasks are a fun way to boost creativity — and with a few thoughtful touches, they can become a highlight of your event. Here’s how to make them even better:
➤ Add a Task Description
Set the scene or inspire imagination. Whether it’s “Design your dream student lounge” or “Sketch what you see in front of the law library,” a short prompt helps guide the tone and style of the drawing.
➤ Assign default points to the task
Add points to the task based on importance or difficulty.
Players receive points after completing the task and contribute to the leaderboard; this encourages friendly competition.
➤ Upload a Task Image
Show an example sketch, a visual clue, or even a background for players to draw over. This can spark ideas or give context — especially useful if you’re asking them to trace, annotate, or build on an image.
➤ Enable Location Function
For drawing tasks based on physical spaces — like “Sketch the shape of the Science Building” or “Draw something you see at South Lawn” — turn on location. Players will need to be on-site before they can submit.
➤ Customize the Finish Page
Celebrate creativity by uploading a fun “Well done!” message, a showcase image, or next-step instructions. You can even highlight your event brand or include a shoutout to the most creative entries.
Example Tasks
Use these real-world scenarios as inspiration when creating your own Drawing Tasks. Each example combines a playful prompt with optional features to create fun, engaging moments during your event.
🎨 Icebreaker Fun: Design Your Team Mascot (Student Orientation)
Prompt: Draw your dream team mascot
Description: "Unleash your imagination! Design a mascot that represents your team’s spirit. It can be sporty, silly, or downright weird — we love creativity."
Best Features to Use:
Add a task image of past examples or a mascot template
Customize finish page with a “Mascot of the Year?” celebration graphic
🧭 Location-Based Art: What Do You See? (Campus Race)
Prompt: Sketch what’s in front of the South Lawn fountain
Description: "Stand in front of the fountain on South Lawn. What do you see? Sketch it quickly — no pressure to be perfect."
Best Features to Use:
Enable location function to ensure players are on site
Upload a task image with a blurred fountain to guide positioning
Customize finish page with a “Thanks for sharing your view!” image
🧠 Memory Challenge: Redraw the Map (Trivia Event)
Prompt: Draw the route you just walked
Description: "Without looking back, sketch the path you took from the Old Arts Building to Union House. How well do you remember it?"
Best Features to Use:
Add a task description to frame the challenge
Upload a task image of the general area (no map!)
Customize finish page with a “Brain power!” banner or example path
