Act It Out Charades
Every other pack gives you nouns. This one gives you situations, which is why it works for a crowd where people do not share the same films, music or childhood. There is nothing to point at, so the actor has no choice but to commit with their whole body, and everybody watching recognises the moment instantly.
- Families
- Parties
- Game nights
- Physical players
143 words · Play free in your browser
143 act it out charades ideas
- 1.Sleeping
- 2.Bouncing
- 3.Laughing
- 4.Driving
- 5.Waving
- 6.Digging
- 7.Mowing the Lawn
- 8.Swimming
- 9.Jumping Rope
- 10.Singing
- 11.Playing Guitar
- 12.Measuring
- 13.Baking
- 14.Walking the Dog
- 15.Lifting Weights
- 16.Flying a Kite
- 17.Fishing
- 18.Knitting
- 19.Sliding
- 20.Running
- 21.Hugging
- 22.Juggling
- 23.Kicking
- 24.Swinging
- 25.Jumping
- 26.Snoring
- 27.Rowing
- 28.Shopping
- 29.Dancing
- 30.Sitting
- 31.Pouring
- 32.Washing Hands
- 33.Climbing Stairs
- 34.Blowing Your Nose
- 35.Feeding a Pet
- 36.Typing
- 37.Playing Soccer
- 38.Yawning
- 39.Taking a Shower
- 40.Flying
- 41.Tying Shoes
- 42.Watching TV
- 43.Blowing Bubbles
- 44.Crawling
- 45.Scrubbing
- 46.Putting on Makeup
- 47.Shaking Hands
- 48.Crying
- 49.Skating
- 50.Cooking
- 51.Planting
- 52.Folding Clothes
- 53.Wrapping Gifts
- 54.Listening
- 55.Making the Bed
- 56.Gardening
- 57.Spinning
- 58.Building
- 59.Bowling
- 60.Painting
- 61.Stirring
- 62.Climbing
- 63.Sneezing
- 64.Playing Piano
- 65.Standing
- 66.Opening a Door
- 67.Drinking
- 68.Skiing
- 69.Writing
- 70.Sawing
- 71.Twirling
- 72.Rolling
- 73.Whistling
- 74.Riding a Bike
- 75.Vacuuming
- 76.Marching
- 77.Eating
- 78.Reading
- 79.Playing Drums
- 80.Cutting
- 81.Raking
- 82.Brushing Teeth
- 83.Playing Violin
- 84.Peeling
- 85.Chewing
- 86.Surfing
- 87.Drawing
- 88.Splashing
- 89.Hopping
- 90.Shivering
- 91.Taking Photos
- 92.Applying Lotion
- 93.Washing Hair
- 94.Buckling a Belt
- 95.Buttoning a Shirt
- 96.Getting Dressed
- 97.Feeding a Baby
- 98.Burping a Baby
- 99.Pushing a Stroller
- 100.Changing a Diaper
- 101.Opening a Can
- 102.Loading the Dishwasher
- 103.Washing Dishes
- 104.Doing Laundry
- 105.Mopping the Floor
- 106.Cleaning a Window
- 107.Winking
- 108.Pointing
- 109.Flipping Pancakes
- 110.Icing a Cake
- 111.Grocery Shopping
- 112.Saluting
- 113.Opening a Letter
- 114.Scratching
- 115.Picking Flowers
- 116.Shoveling Snow
- 117.Watering Plants
- 118.Lighting Candles
- 119.Blowing Out Candles
- 120.Sharpening a Pencil
- 121.Knocking on a Door
- 122.Opening a Present
- 123.Coughing
- 124.Licking a Lollipop
- 125.Tossing a Salad
- 126.Milking a Cow
- 127.Stretching
- 128.Peeling a Banana
- 129.Making a Pizza
- 130.Tiptoeing
- 131.Clapping
- 132.Playing Baseball
- 133.Hailing a Taxi
- 134.Paddling a Canoe
- 135.Throwing a Ball
- 136.Climbing a Ladder
- 137.Washing a Car
- 138.Baking Bread
- 139.Sewing
- 140.Playing Chess
- 141.Ironing a Shirt
- 142.Brushing Hair
- 143.Pillow Fighting
How to Play Act It Out Charades
- 1
Set the round length
Sixty seconds is the classic turn. Shorten it if act it out comes easily to your group, stretch it if it doesn't.
- 2
Do the action
These act it out prompts are physical. Act the whole scene — the move is the clue.
- 3
Score a point per guess
Tap Correct when they land it, or Pass to move on. The round summary tallies everything for you.
Act It Out charades FAQ
How many act it out charades words are there?
This pack has 143 act it out charades words. The Charades app bundles it with 87 other packs for more than 4,000 words in total, so you can keep playing without repeating yourself.
How do you play act it out charades?
Press play and one word appears at a time. These act it out prompts are physical. Act the whole scene — the move is the clue. A correct guess scores a point, and you can pass any word that turns out to be impossible.
Can I play act it out charades for free?
Yes. Press play on this page for act it out charades in your browser — no signup, and as many rounds as you want. The app adds every other pack plus hands-free play.
How long should a act it out charades round be?
Sixty seconds per turn is the classic length and works well for this pack. You can set anything from 30 seconds to five minutes before the round starts.
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