Set up
- You need at least 2 players. Big groups are more fun.
- Pick a deck, like Classics, Act It Out or Animals.
- Choose the time per turn: 45, 60 or 90 seconds.
How to play
- The guesser holds the phone sideways on their forehead, screen facing the room.
- Everyone else acts out or describes the word on the screen.
- When you guess it, tilt the phone down. That is a point.
- To skip a word, tilt the phone up.
- When the time ends, pass the phone to the next player.
- After everyone has had a turn, the app shows the scores.
Tips to win
- Skip fast. A hard word eats your whole turn.
- Clue givers, act first and talk second. Big moves get faster guesses.
- Hold the phone still against your forehead so the tilt is clear.
Charades ideas
A few from the free decks in the app:
- Walking on hot sand
- Carrying too many shopping bags
- Trying to stay awake in class
- Dancing at a wedding
- Pretending you are not lost
- Holding in a sneeze
See the full list of charades ideas.
Play it free in the app. Charades is one of twelve games in Multiplayer Games. The app deals the cards, runs the timer and keeps score. No accounts.
