How to Draw a Quiz Game Show: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Ready to host your own cartoon game show? This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 8+ who want to practice drawing multiple characters and perspective. Grab your pencil, eraser, and paper to create a dynamic scene featuring contestants at their lecterns.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished illustration of a quiz game show with three contestants standing behind their podiums.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the First Contestant's Face

Close-up sketch of a female character's face with a friendly smile and detailed hair outline.

Start by drawing the woman's face using soft, curved lines for the chin and cheeks. Add her hair with flowing strokes. Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily erase guidelines later when you add the facial features like her smiling mouth and eyes.

Step 2: Drawing the Upper Body

Sketch of a character's upper torso, neck, and shoulders with a button detail.

Extend two lines down from the chin to create the neck, then sketch the shoulders and torso. Add a small circle for a shirt button to give it character. Tip: Use a 'U' shape for the collar to make the clothing look more realistic and layered.

Step 3: Constructing the Lectern

Drawing of a game show lectern with a display screen and cylindrical base.

Draw three stacked cylinders below the character to form the game show lectern. Add a rounded rectangle on the front for the display screen. Tip: Use slightly curved lines on the sides of the cylinders to create a 3D effect, making the lectern look solid.

Step 4: Adding the Second Contestant

Sketch of a second male character with a thoughtful expression next to the first lectern.

Sketch the second contestant next to the first. Focus on the hair volume and facial expressions—give him a frown to show he's thinking hard! Tip: Use small, dark circles for pupils to make the eyes look focused.

Step 5: Detailing the Second Character

Adding arms and torso details to the second character.

Draw the neck, shoulders, and arms for the second contestant. Position the hands as if they are resting on the lectern. Tip: Keep the arms simple to avoid cluttering the drawing; focus on the posture.

Step 6: Drawing the Third Contestant

Sketching a third character featuring large glasses and facial features.

Start the third contestant by drawing large circular glasses. This adds personality and variety to your characters. Tip: Draw the glasses first as a guide for where the eyes and nose should go.

Step 7: Finishing the Third Character

Completing the third character with a hand touching their chin in thought.

Complete the head with hair and ears. Draw one hand raised to the chin to show the character is pondering the answer. Tip: A hand near the face is a great way to show emotion and action in your drawings.

Step 8: Adding Final Body Details

Outlining the final character's torso and arms.

Outline the shirt and arms for the final character. Ensure the proportions match the other contestants so they look like they belong in the same scene. Tip: Check that all three characters are roughly the same height.

Step 9: Final Touches and Scores

Completed drawing of the game show scene with score numbers displayed on the lecterns.

Finish the lecterns by adding the base shapes. Finally, draw numbers on the screens to show who is winning! Tip: Use a bold marker for the numbers so they stand out against the lectern.

Step 10: Bring It to Life with Color

The final colored drawing of the three contestants at their game show podiums.

Now for the fun part—add color! Use bright, vibrant colors for the game show set to make it look exciting. Tip: Think about your favorite game show colors—maybe neon blues, yellows, or reds!