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: At the beginning, players are placed into teams. They can either select their own teammates or let Deckle assign groups automatically through emoji matching. Every player receives an emoji and pairs up with another who has the same one. This mode is best for promoting collaboration and team spirit.

  
  

• Solo Mode: Players take part individually. It’s suited for situations where you want them to explore, learn, or tackle challenges on their own.

Step 3: Enter the Deckle Dashboard

1. Click “+ Task” to begin.

   
   

2. Choose Drawing as the task submission type.

   
   

3. In the Task Prompt, name your activity (e.g., “Draw a desk” or “Show your national flag”). 

   
   

4. 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:

1. Pen: Draws solid, consistent lines — ideal for writing or outlining.

2. Brush: Simulates a real brushstroke — thicker at the start and lighter at the end, with dynamic texture.

3. Straight Line Tool: Tap and drag to draw clean, straight lines.

4. Square Tool: Creates sharp-edged rectangles — great for boxes, frames, or diagrams.

5. Circle Tool: Tap and drag to make circles or ovals.

6. Eraser: Remove parts of your drawing precisely.

7. Stroke Thickness: Slide to adjust line or brush thickness from thin to bold.

8. Color Picker: Tap to select from a wide palette of colors.

9. Undo / Redo: Undo your last action or bring it back with redo.

10. Rotate Canvas: Rotate your whole drawing space to shift perspective.

11. 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