Charades

OK, so you all know this one as you have not been living in cave, but we are including it for the sake of legacy!

How To Play

  • Step 1.

    The host prepares a set of cards each containing a movie, song, book or play. Players are divided into 2 teams.

  • Step 2.

    In turn the teams send one person to draw a card. They then have 1 minute to mime clues to their team so that they can guess.

  • Step 3.

    Each mime must start by indicating by mime which category and how many words are on the card. Use of 1, 2, 3 or more fingers indicates how many words and repeated to indicate which word they are miming.

  • Step 4.

    If the team mates fail to get the right answer inside 1 minute then it goes over to the other team to confer and have 1 guess.

  • The Winner

    Awarding 1 point per right answer will eventually reveal a winning team.

  • Tips / Variations

    The roles also can be reversed so that the team gives the individual clues to what is written on the answer card as the individual holds it on their forehead facing the team.

The Details

  • Location: Indoor (home)
  • Ages: 7-11 years, 12-16 years, 18 years or older
  • Team: Yes
  • Physical: No
  • Average Duration: 16-30 minutes, 30-60 minutes
  • Cost: £0-£1
  • Occasion: Family Party, Adult Party, Children's Party, Drinks Party
  • Essential Equipment - Other: Answer cards
  • Ease to Learn: Very Easy