How to play Draw a Monster
Draw a Monster is a free monster drawing game where your doodle becomes a fighter. Draw any creature you can imagine, give it a name, and watch it battle a ladder of eight rival monsters. There is no wrong way to draw: a huge round blob becomes a tough tank, a small spiky critter becomes a quick biter, and a creature covered in scales and plates becomes a heavily armoured brawler.
- Draw your monster in the box. Use several colours and as many lines as you like.
- Watch the stat bars change as you draw: size, spikes and detail all matter.
- Check the next rival and its stats, then press Fight!
- The battle plays out on its own. If you win, the next rival unlocks and your monster gets stronger.
- If you lose, read the tip, redraw your monster to counter that rival and try again.
How to draw a monster
Not sure where to start? Every great monster begins with a simple shape. Draw a big wobbly circle, an egg or a bean for the body. Add eyes: one giant eye looks spooky, three or four look silly. Then give it a mouth full of pointy teeth, a couple of horns, stubby legs or long tentacles, and maybe some spikes along its back. Finish with details such as spots, scales, claws or a tail. Monsters do not have to look like anything real, so let your imagination run wild.
- Start with the body, then add the face, then limbs, then details.
- Exaggerate one feature: a huge mouth, giant eyes or enormous claws makes a monster memorable.
- Close your shapes: a body drawn as one closed loop gets a splash of colour in battle.
- Use colour: switch pen colours for eyes, spots or flames.
Battle strategy
Every monster shares the same number of points between HP, attack, speed and defence, so the trick is choosing the right mix for each rival. Fast rivals like Zapwing attack twice as often, so a big body with lots of HP is the answer. Hard-hitting rivals like Spikeroo are best met with armour: lots of separate lines, scales and plates. Tanky rivals like Grumblor need a spiky, toothy attacker. Look at the rival card before each fight and redraw if you need to. Every win gives your monster 10 extra points to share.
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Draw a Monster FAQ
How does my drawing become a fighter?
The game measures your drawing. The size of your monster gives it HP, every sharp corner (spikes, teeth, claws, horns) adds attack, a smaller and more compact body makes it faster, and more separate lines (scales, armour plates, legs) give it defence. All four share the same pool of points, so your drawing style decides what kind of fighter you get.
How do the battles work?
Battles are automatic. Each monster attacks when its speed bar fills, dealing damage based on its attack minus a share of the opponent’s defence. Faster monsters attack more often and sometimes dodge, and every hit has a small chance to be a critical hit. The first monster to run out of HP loses.
I keep losing. What should I do?
Redraw! After a defeat the game tells you what the rival is good at. Against fast rivals, draw a big body for lots of HP; against hard hitters, add armour with many separate lines; against well-armoured rivals, add lots of spikes and teeth. Each win also gives your monster 10 more points.
How many opponents are there?
Eight rivals, from friendly Blobbo to the mighty Doodlezilla. Each one is a little stronger than the last. Beat them all to become champion. Your progress and your monster are saved in your browser.
Can I share my monster?
Yes. Press Share monster to download a picture of your monster with its name, ready to send to friends. You can rename it at any time.
Does it work on phones?
Yes. Draw with your finger on a phone or tablet, or with a mouse on a computer. It is free, with no sign-up or download.