Pegasus Spiele A Fake Artist Goes To New York Party Game

Test your creativity and deception in this 5-10 player social deduction drawing game where one player doesn't know what they're drawing. In just 20 minutes, can you spot the fake artist among your friends?

Overview

From acclaimed designer Jun Sasaki and originally published by Oink Games, A Fake Artist Goes To New York is a hilarious party game of hidden roles and artistic bluffing. Each round, players collectively draw a picture on a shared canvas, one line at a time. But one player—the Fake Artist—has no idea what the picture is supposed to be! They must bluff their way through their turns, while the real artists try to identify the imposter without revealing the secret word. With 10 clipboards, 10 pencils, and 10 drawing pads (50 sheets each), the game is ready for repeated play. The category card provides endless prompts, ensuring high replayability for families, friends, and party gatherings.

What stands out

• Supports 5-10 players, ideal for large groups and parties
• Quick 20-minute rounds keep the energy high and allow multiple games per session
• Language independent gameplay—only the rulebook is in German, but the game itself requires no reading
• High-quality components: 10 clipboards, 10 pencils, and 10 drawing pads with 50 sheets each
• Designed by Jun Sasaki, known for innovative social games
• Original release in 2015, this Pegasus Spiele edition from 2017 is widely available

Technical details

• Game Type: Party Game, Drawing Game, Social Deduction
• Number of Players: 5-10
• Playing Time: Approx. 20 minutes
• Recommended Age: 8+
• Game Language: Language Independent (Rulebook German)
• Original Publisher: Oink Games
• Distributor (Germany): Pegasus Spiele
• Designer: Jun Sasaki
• Artist: Jun Sasaki
• Theme: Art, Deception, Social Deduction
• Mechanics: Drawing, Hidden Roles, Social Deduction
• Replayability: High
• Box Contents: 10 Clipboards, 10 Pencils, 10 Drawing Pads (50 sheets each), 1 Category Card, 1 Rulebook
• Material: Paper, Cardboard, Wood, Plastic
• Release Year (Original): 2015
• Release Year (Pegasus Spiele): 2017

Our verdict

A Fake Artist Goes To New York is a brilliant blend of Pictionary and social deduction that guarantees laughter. Its simple rules and engaging bluffing make it a must-have for any game night, whether you're an artist or a master of deception.