10 basketball charades ideas
- 1.LeBron James
- 2.Caitlin Clark
- 3.Stephen Curry
- 4.Kevin Durant
- 5.Brittney Griner
- 6.Kyrie Irving
- 7.Chris Paul
- 8.James Harden
- 9.Victor Wembanyama
- 10.Nikola Jokic
The rest of this pack is in the Charades app.
How to Play Basketball Charades
- 1
Set the round length
Sixty seconds is the classic turn. Shorten it if basketball comes easily to your group, stretch it if it doesn't.
- 2
Do the action
These basketball 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.
Basketball charades FAQ
How many basketball charades words are there?
This pack has 31 basketball 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 basketball charades?
Press play and one word appears at a time. These basketball 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 basketball charades for free?
Yes. This page lists example basketball charades ideas and a free 10-word preview in your browser. The rest of the pack, plus 87 others, is in the Charades app for iPhone.
How long should a basketball 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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