Charades

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4-10 players, about 10 minutes, ages 8+.

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Setup

First, split into two teams. Then choose a player who will pantomime from one team to start the game. That player then needs to get a mobile phone to generate a word at this website which they will need to pantomime. Show the word to the other team who isn’t playing so it's more entertaining to watch their competition trying to guess.

How to Play

Set a 2 minutes (a phone is fine) and press start. The pantomiming player stands in front of their team and pantomimes the word that was generated for them. His/her teammates watch while rapidly shouting out guesses as to what word they think they are pantomiming. If the team shouts out the correct word, then that team earns 1 point. However, if they do not guess correctly before the 2 minutes are up, then they get zero points. Once one team has finished, the other team has their turn and generates a new word for their nominated Pantomimer. The game continues like this until one team has earned 3 points and wins the game.

Frequently asked questions

How many people do you need to play Charades?

Charades is designed for 4-10 players. It works best when everyone can hear each other and take turns quickly.

How long does Charades take?

A round of Charades usually takes about 10 minutes, depending on group size and how much discussion your players add.

Can you play Charades without extra props?

Charades is built to be lightweight. Check the on-page rules for any simple materials your group might need before you start.

Can you play Charades online?

Yes. You can open Charades in Pocket Party and use the app or browser flow to get your group into the game quickly.

Is Charades good for large groups?

Yes. Charades can work for larger groups up to about 10 players. For the smoothest round, keep turns short and make sure everyone understands the goal before starting.

Can kids play Charades?

Charades is recommended for ages 8+. For younger groups, read the rules first and choose categories or prompts that fit the room.