How do I play charades?

One player acts out a word or phrase without speaking while their team tries to guess it. Use our generator to get random words, set a timer, and track scores!

What categories are available?

We have 6 categories: Movies, Animals, Actions, Objects, Celebrities, and Sports. You can pick one or mix them all!

What do Easy, Medium, and Hard mean?

Easy prompts are simple and obvious. Medium prompts take a bit more creativity. Hard prompts are longer or trickier to act out.

How does the timer work?

Choose 30, 60, or 90 seconds. The timer starts when you begin a round and counts down. Get as many correct guesses as possible before time runs out!

Can I play with more than 2 teams?

The current version supports 2 teams. Take turns with the timer and track your scores. The team with the most points wins!

What if we can’t guess the word?

Use Skip and keep the round moving. Charades is more fun when the pace stays high.

Charades Generator with Timer (180+ Ideas)

How to Play Charades

Charades is the classic party game where you act out words without speaking. Split into teams, generate a word, and start the timer. The actor must convey the word using only gestures and body language while their team shouts guesses!

Simple Charades Rules (House Edition)

No talking: no words, letters, or sound effects.
No pointing at objects: keep it fair (unless you all agree).
One clue at a time: act out the idea, not the spelling.
Keep it moving: Skip any prompt that stalls the round.

Charades Signals (Optional, But Helpful)

Want to level up? Use classic signals so your team knows what you’re acting:

Movie: pretend to crank a film camera.
Number of words: hold up fingers.
Sounds like: tug your ear.
First/last word: point left/right (your group can decide a system).

Our categories make this easier—pick Movies for movie-only rounds, Animals for kid-friendly rounds, and so on.

Perfect for Parties, Families, and Team Nights

This charades generator is built for fast play: choose a category, choose a difficulty, set your timer, and go. It’s great for birthday parties, family game night, holiday gatherings, and icebreakers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I play charades?: One player acts out a word or phrase without speaking while their team tries to guess it. Use our generator to get random words, set a timer, and track scores!
What categories are available?: We have 6 categories: Movies, Animals, Actions, Objects, Celebrities, and Sports. You can pick one or mix them all!
What do Easy, Medium, and Hard mean?: Easy prompts are simple and obvious. Medium prompts take a bit more creativity. Hard prompts are longer or trickier to act out.
How does the timer work?: Choose 30, 60, or 90 seconds. The timer starts when you begin a round and counts down. Get as many correct guesses as possible before time runs out!
Can I play with more than 2 teams?: The current version supports 2 teams. Take turns with the timer and track your scores. The team with the most points wins!
What if we can’t guess the word?: Use Skip and keep the round moving. Charades is more fun when the pace stays high.

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