Free Word Lists / Graduation Party Ideas
Graduation Party Pictionary
Free word list and guide for throwing a drawing game at your graduation party, with tips to personalize it for the graduate you're celebrating.
How to use this list
Copy the words below and paste them into the Word List Editor in SketchParty TV. Each word or phrase is on its own line; that's the format the editor expects. You can also paste into Notes or Pages first, edit out any words you don't want, then paste into the app.
After you have the starter list loaded, scroll down for ideas on adding personalized words that reference the specific graduate: their school, hobbies, inside jokes, and future plans. Those custom words are what make the game unforgettable. Full instructions for making word lists →
Graduation word list (70+ words)
Make it personal: customize the list for your graduate
The starter list covers the universal graduation experience. The real magic happens when you add 20–30 words that only the people in that room would know. Here are the categories to brainstorm: pick the ones that feel right and add them alongside the words above.
Their school
- • School name and nickname (e.g., "Lincoln" → Lincoln Hawk)
- • School mascot (Tigers, Wolverines, etc.)
- • Rival school name
- • A favorite teacher's name or subject
- • The club or team they led or starred in
- • A famous school tradition or event
Their interests & hobbies
- • Sports they played (position, number, team name)
- • Instruments they play
- • Video games, shows, or artists they're obsessed with
- • Books or movies they quote constantly
- • Their signature hobby or collection
Inside jokes & memories
- • Nicknames or catchphrases only the group knows
- • A memorable trip, event, or "remember when" moment
- • Their car, their pet, their go-to food order
- • The prom story, the senior skip day, the legendary game
Future plans
- • College or trade school they're attending (and its mascot)
- • Intended major or field of study
- • Dream job or career
- • City or state they're moving to
- • Gap-year destination if they're taking one
Their friend group
- • Best friends' first names
- • The group nickname or squad name
- • The friend group's signature hangout spot or activity
Once you have your personalized words, add them to the list in the Word List Editor right alongside the starter words above. Mix them together so personal clues are scattered throughout the game rather than saved for the end. How to use the Word List Editor →
Tips for graduation party play
- • Mix easy starter words with personal clues so everyone, grandparents included, has a fair shot.
- • Split teams as "Class of [Year]" vs. family & guests for a natural rivalry.
- • Connect an Apple TV to the living room or backyard screen so the whole party can watch every drawing.
- • Turn on text-to-speech in SketchParty TV to read the correct answer aloud after each clue; great for guests who can't see the screen clearly.
- • Keep rounds short (1–2 words per turn) if you're playing near cake time… people wander.
Ready to play? Build your custom list.
The Word List Editor in SketchParty TV makes it easy to paste in these words, add your personal ones, and start drawing in minutes.