Reverse Charades

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4+ players, about 20 minutes, ages 12+.

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Setup

Press the 'Start Game' button at the top of this page which will guide you through the setup. It's recommended to split everybody into teams of 4-6 people. Decide which team will go first and have that team decide who will be the nominated guesser for the round. Everyone else on the team will be acting out the words together.

How to Play

The acting team stands up in front of the guesser and takes their first word from the bowl/hat. Make sure all the actors clearly see it. The actors then try to act out the word on the card together, creating a scene so the guesser can guess correctly. No talking is allowed! The guessers can freely make constant guesses by speaking aloud. Once the guesser guesses correctly, put that word aside to show it's been successfully guessed. The actors can take a new word from the hat/bowl and start acting that word out. However, if the guesser really can't get the word, then the team may choose to skip the word. But a team can only skip one word per round! Continue going through the words until the timer runs out. Once the timer is up, count the number of words that the team correctly guessed. It is now the next team's turn. Continue the game until one team has won three rounds.

Frequently asked questions

How many people do you need to play Reverse Charades?

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

How long does Reverse Charades take?

A round of Reverse Charades usually takes about 20 minutes, depending on group size and how much discussion your players add.

Can you play Reverse Charades without extra props?

Reverse 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 Reverse Charades online?

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

Can kids play Reverse Charades?

Reverse Charades is recommended for ages 12+. For younger groups, read the rules first and choose categories or prompts that fit the room.