charades.How to play

THE NO-TALKING, ALL-ACTING GAME

Less scrolling. More acting.

One idea. No talking. Make a scene.

ACT THIS OUTActions

Brushing your teeth

Just gestures. No words or sounds.

1 / 100YOUR TURN TO SHINE

No repeats in each category’s deck. Refreshing starts over.

THE SHORT VERSION

Say nothing.
Show everything.

  1. Keep it to yourself. Only the actor looks at the prompt.
  2. Act it out. Use gestures, not words, sounds or props.
  3. Pass it on. When someone guesses, tap Next idea for the next actor.
A LITTLE INSPIRATION

100 charades ideas, ready to act out

Use the generator above for a surprise, or browse the full list below. Mixed combines all four categories. Choose Actions for everyday gestures, Animals for movement, Objects for imaginary props, or Movies for familiar stories.

Actions

  • Brushing your teeth
  • Tying your shoes
  • Peeling a banana
  • Blowing up a balloon
  • Walking a dog
  • Flying a kite
  • Rowing a boat
  • Building a snowman
  • Making a sandwich
  • Watering flowers
  • Wrapping a present
  • Bouncing a basketball
  • Skipping rope
  • Looking through binoculars
  • Taking a photograph
  • Climbing a ladder
  • Sweeping the floor
  • Playing the violin
  • Juggling balls
  • Rolling out dough
  • Catching a butterfly
  • Putting on a backpack
  • Opening a stuck jar
  • Washing a window
  • Surfing a wave

Animals

  • Elephant
  • Penguin
  • Kangaroo
  • Giraffe
  • Monkey
  • Rabbit
  • Frog
  • Snake
  • Turtle
  • Crab
  • Butterfly
  • Spider
  • Chicken
  • Duck
  • Owl
  • Peacock
  • Cat
  • Dog
  • Horse
  • Crocodile
  • Seal
  • Octopus
  • Flamingo
  • Snail
  • Gorilla

Objects

  • Umbrella
  • Toothbrush
  • Scissors
  • Hammer
  • Guitar
  • Trumpet
  • Telescope
  • Camera
  • Telephone
  • Steering wheel
  • Rocking chair
  • Suitcase
  • Broom
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Hair dryer
  • Frying pan
  • Rolling pin
  • Fishing rod
  • Bowling ball
  • Hula hoop
  • Pogo stick
  • Skateboard
  • Flashlight
  • Key
  • Accordion

Movies

  • Finding Nemo
  • The Lion King
  • Toy Story
  • Frozen
  • Up
  • Kung Fu Panda
  • How to Train Your Dragon
  • The Jungle Book
  • The Little Mermaid
  • Beauty and the Beast
  • Cinderella
  • Sleeping Beauty
  • The Wizard of Oz
  • Mary Poppins
  • Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
  • The Polar Express
  • Happy Feet
  • Ratatouille
  • Chicken Run
  • Paddington
  • The Incredibles
  • A Bug's Life
  • Monsters, Inc.
  • The Lego Movie
  • The Secret Life of Pets

Pick your next scene.

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