Charades generator

How to play charades

1. Form two teams.
2. The actor picks an idea here without showing anyone.
3. They act it out silently, with no words, sounds or pointing at objects.
4. Their team guesses within the time limit, often one or two minutes.
5. Swap turns and keep score.

Classic charades signals

• Tug your ear: "sounds like".
• Hold up fingers: number of words, then which word you're acting.
• Chop your arm: number of syllables.
• Point to your nose: someone guessed it.

Categories

• Actions: everyday activities like stepping on a Lego or opening a stuck jar.
• Animals, jobs and sports: easy to act and great for mixed ages.
• Objects: act out using the object.
• Kids: simple feelings and characters for young children.

Party ideas

Run a speed round: one actor, 60 seconds, as many ideas as possible with Ideas per pick set to 6. Or play reverse charades, where the whole team acts and one person guesses.

Frequently asked questions