Charades ideas and word lists
Choose a ready-made acting list or deal prompts in the generator. Play seated or standing and pass any prompt that does not fit.
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Charades for kids
Charades for adults
Movie charades
Action charades
Christmas charades ideas 18 itemsChoose a prompt and act it without speaking. Print the list for a host or use the shared word generator.
Animal charades ideas 85 itemsChoose a prompt and act it without speaking. Print the list for a host or use the shared word generator.
Funny charades ideas 20 itemsAct out an awkward imaginary task. The other players guess the whole action.
Charades generator
Drawing game word generatorDeal words to draw, act or describe from one bank. Choose a category, a difficulty and how many words to deal.
Questions people ask about charades ideas and word lists
How do you play charades?
A player acts out a prompt without speaking while their team guesses. Agree the hand signals and a turn limit before you start; the charades rules guide covers both.
Which charades ideas suit kids?
The charades for kids list and the animal charades page use prompts children know and can act.
Can I get random charades words?
Yes. The charades generator deals prompts by category and difficulty, and the drawing game word generator deals words to draw or describe.