These Creative Charades Ideas Are Great for Both Kids and Adults
When it comes to game night, few games are as easy or as inexpensive to play as charades. Yes, card games are a classic and board games are a treasured past time, but charades doesn't require any complicated rules or game pieces to play, not to mention that it's a fun activity for players of all ages. All you need to get a game of charades going is a few slips of paper, writing utensils, and a little creativity — and if you're having trouble coming up with creative charades ideas for your group to act out, then we're here to help with some suggestions.
In case you've forgotten, charades involves acting out a clue in silence while the rest of your crew attempts to guess the chosen word or phrase. Depending on what you and the other players decide, clues can range from places to people to more abstract ideas, though if you're playing with younger participants, then it's probably best to stick with easy-to-guess prompts, such as actions and objects. Ready to get started? Read on for all the best charades ideas for kids and adults alike, including everything from animals and musical instruments to TV shows and popular songs.
Charades Ideas for Kids
Swimming
Reading
Talking on the phone
Showering
Brushing your teeth
Eating
Making your bed
Smelling a flower
Blowing out birthday candles
Tying your shoes
Walking a dog
Playing video games
Charades Ideas for Teens
Driving a car
Skateboarding
Flipping pancakes
Whisking eggs
Vacuuming
Chopping wood
Tap dancing
Climbing a tree
Sunbathing
Sending a text
Shoveling snow
Building a sand castle
Charades Ideas for Adults
Hailing a taxi
Writing a check
Opening a gift
Practicing yoga
Typing an angry email
Going down a waterfall in a barrel
Boarding an airplane
Putting on mascara
Running on a treadmill
Playing the cowbell
Winning an award
Sleeping in a hammock
Funny Charades Ideas
Doing a cannonball
Suppressing a sneeze
Losing your glasses
Putting on a wig
Having the hiccups
Riding a bull
Stubbing your toe
Slipping on a banana peel
Smelling something bad
Bouncing on a pogo stick
Pretending to be surprised
Changing a diaper
Good Charades Ideas
The Eiffel Tower
An erupting volcano
Jet lag
The sun
Bartender
The Statue of Liberty
Stage fright
Pickpocket
Disney World
Food fight
Nightmare
Hard Charades Ideas
Shopping spree
Mount Rushmore
Traffic jam
Lifeguard
Lightbulb
Segway
Car mechanic
Dentures
Brain freeze
Bankruptcy
Bigfoot
Animal Charades Ideas
Cat
Dog
Chicken
Horse
Rabbit
Snake
Elephant
Bird
Kangaroo
Monkey
Turtle
Frog
Food Charades Ideas
Banana
Ice cream cone
Bubble gum
Hot dog
Corn on the cob
Spaghetti
Grapes
Milk and cookies
Popcorn
Chips and dip
Taco
Sushi
Sport Charades Ideas
Golf
Soccer
Ice hockey
Football
Baseball
Volleyball
Basketball
Tennis
Skiing
Bowling
Ballet
Musical Instrument Charades Ideas
Guitar
Drums
Piano
Saxophone
Trumpet
Flute
Clarinet
Violin
Bongos
Trombone
Tamborine
Celebrity Charades Ideas
Beyoncé
Serena Williams
Elton John
Taylor Swift
Michael Jordan
Lady Gaga
Harry Styles
Charlie Chaplin
Cher
Sylvester Stallone
Elvis Presley
Movie Charades Ideas
Harry Potter
Finding Nemo
Frozen
Elf
Spider-Man
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Little Mermaid
The Lion King
Brave
Ratatouille
Jurassic Park
TV Show Charades Ideas
Paw Patrol
Spongebob Squarepants
American Idol
Dora the Explorer
Friends
Peppa Pig
Modern Family
The Simpsons
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
Dancing with the Stars
Song Charades Ideas
"Singin' in the Rain"
"Call Me Maybe"
"Let It Go"
"Party in the U.S.A."
"We Don't Talk About Bruno"
"Baby Shark"
"Rock Around the Clock"
"Smells Like Teen Spirit"
"Like a Prayer"
"Jingle Bell Rock"
"Stairway to Heaven"
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