How to play Charades
Charades turns the phone into a stream of acting prompts. No talking is needed — just gestures, quick guesses and a little theatrical confidence.
Players4+
Typical round12 min
Free to play✓
How to play: Charades
- Goal: Show the word without speaking so your team can guess it.
- Turn: One player sees the word and acts it with gestures, facial expressions, and movement. The team guesses before the timer ends.
- No: No talking, writing, showing letters, numbers, or text clues.
- Win: Guessed words score points. The first team or player to reach the target score wins.
Frequently asked questions
How many people can play Charades?
Charades works for groups of 4+; the exact group size depends on the mode you choose.
Can we play Charades on one phone?
Yes. Players pass one phone around the table while the app keeps roles, words and prompts private.
Do we need a host, registration or a subscription?
No. Charades is free to play in the browser without registration, a host or a subscription.