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 -
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Movie charades -
Action charades -
Christmas charades ideas 18 promptsChoose a prompt and act it without speaking. Print the list for a host or use the shared word generator.
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Animal charades ideas 85 promptsChoose a prompt and act it without speaking. Print the list for a host or use the shared word generator.
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Funny charades ideas 20 promptsAct out an awkward imaginary task. The other players guess the whole action.
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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 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.