How to play Charades
- 1Split into two teams (or just take turns). Choose a category, or pick 'All' for a mix.
- 2The actor taps the card to secretly peek at the word - keep it hidden from everyone else!
- 3Tap 'Start round' to begin the countdown timer (30, 60, or 90 seconds).
- 4Act out the word silently - no talking, no pointing at objects, no mouthing words.
- 5When the team guesses correctly, tap 'Got it!' to score a point and draw the next word.
- 6Tap 'Skip' to pass on a tricky word. When time runs out, the other team takes over.
Charades is the classic no-equipment party game: one player acts out a word or phrase while their team races to guess it before time runs out. Our built-in generator handles the words for you across six categories - animals, actions, movies, jobs, objects, and sports - so there's no prep and never a repeat. Perfect for family gatherings, classrooms, and parties.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Charades?＋
One person silently acts out the word on the card while their team guesses. No talking or sound effects are allowed. Score a point for each word guessed before the timer runs out, then switch teams.
What are the categories?＋
Animals, Actions, Movies & TV, Jobs, Objects, and Sports - or choose 'All' to mix every category together.
How many players do I need?＋
At least two, but it's best with two teams of two or more. It scales to big family or party groups easily.
Can I turn off the timer?＋
You can simply not start it and use 'Skip' and 'Got it!' to move through words at your own pace, or pause any round mid-way.