Charades Word Generator

Generate random words for your next game of charades

Generated Words:

bo-taoshi
stand-up comedy
chicken
chess grandmaster
archery

How Do You Play Charades?

Charades is a classic party game where players act out words or phrases without speaking, while their teammates try to guess what they're portraying. Here's a comprehensive guide to playing:

Setup

  1. Divide players into two or more teams
  2. Generate a list of words or phrases
  3. Set up a timer (usually 1-3 minutes)
  4. Decide on turn order between teams
  5. Choose a scoring system

Gameplay

  1. Actor selects a word/phrase
  2. Timer starts
  3. Actor performs without speaking
  4. Team guesses within time limit
  5. Points awarded for correct guesses

How Many People Can Play?

Charades is flexible with player counts:

  • Minimum: 4 players (2 teams of 2)
  • Optimal: 6-10 players (3-5 per team)
  • Maximum: No strict limit, but 12-16 is practical
  • Party Format: Multiple teams of 4-6 players

How Do You Make Teams?

Effective team formation methods:

  • Random selection (counting off)
  • Captains picking teams
  • Mixed skill levels on each team
  • Balancing experienced/new players

What Are The Rules?

Basic Rules:

  • No speaking or making sounds
  • No lip movements or mouthing words
  • No spelling out words
  • No pointing at objects in the room

Allowed Actions:

  • Gestures and body movements
  • Facial expressions
  • Acting out scenarios
  • Using established charades signals

How Long Do Players Have?

Standard time limits:

  • Classic Game: 2-3 minutes per turn
  • Quick Game: 1 minute per turn
  • Party Version: 90 seconds per turn
  • Kids Game: 3-4 minutes per turn

Time adjustments:

  • Increase time for difficult words
  • Reduce time for competitive play
  • Add bonus time for hard categories

Common Charades Gestures

Word Type Signals

  • Book: Open hands like a book
  • Movie: Pretend to crank camera
  • Song: Hand on heart, swaying

Helper Signals

  • Sounds like: Tug ear
  • Small word: Pinch fingers
  • Correct part: Point and nod

Action Signals

  • Past tense: Wave hand back
  • Plural: Hold up two fingers
  • Location: Make roof shape

Categories

Entertainment

  • Movies & TV Shows
  • Famous People
  • Characters

Activities

  • Actions & Verbs
  • Sports & Games
  • Occupations

Nature

  • Animals
  • Places
  • Objects

Tips for Success

For Actors

  • • Start with number of words
  • • Use "sounds like" for difficult words
  • • Break down complex words
  • • Use clear, exaggerated gestures
  • • Stay animated and energetic

For Guessers

  • • Watch carefully from the start
  • • Say everything you see
  • • Think of synonyms
  • • Consider the category
  • • Build on others' guesses