Actions
Everyday movements make an easy place to start. Use big gestures and leave the sound effects out.
- Brushing your teeth
- Blowing bubbles
- Opening an umbrella
Charades Generator
YOUR NEXT ACT
Brushing your teeth
Show the word to the actor only. Everyone else guesses.
How to use this charades generator
Charades word ideas by category
Try these ideas straight away. Each category has 50 prompts in the generator.
Animals
Hop, flap or crawl. Think about how the animal moves, rather than the noise it makes.
- Penguin
- Elephant
- Kangaroo
Everyday objects
Pretend to use the object. Its size, shape and familiar movements can give your team a clue.
- Umbrella
- Guitar
- Binoculars
Sports
Mime a serve, a swing or a dive. Imagine the equipment without saying the name of the sport.
- Swimming
- Playing soccer
- Playing basketball
How to play charades
One person looks at the word and acts it out silently while the others try to guess it. Use gestures and movement, without speaking or spelling out the answer. Agree on a time limit before you start, then take turns being the actor.
This tool supplies the words and an optional timer. Keep score yourselves if you like, or simply play for laughs.
A few things to know
Is this charades generator free?
Yes. Generate words and use the timer in your browser for free. No account or app download is needed.
Do we have to use the timer?
No. You can generate and copy words without starting a timer. If you do start one, you have 60 seconds, and Next word does not reset it.
Will the same charades words come up again?
The generator avoids words you have already seen on this page until your selected category runs out. It then starts that category again. Refreshing or changing language starts a fresh selection.