Charades Word Generator
Free & instant — pick a category, choose difficulty, then flip cards with your team.
Category
Difficulty
Timer
How to use the Charades Word Generator
Select a category (Movies, Animals, Celebrities…) and a difficulty level, then tap Next Word to draw a card. Pass your phone face-down — the word is hidden until tapped. Use the built-in 60-, 90-, or 120-second timer to keep rounds moving fast.
Charades rules & tips
- The actor cannot speak, only mime.
- Teams score a point for each word guessed within the time limit.
- Use Kids difficulty for players under 10.
- Switch to Hard for a challenge at adult game nights.
What is the WordBuzz Charades Generator?
WordBuzz Charades Generator is a free browser-based word prompt engine built for lively group party play without board game boxes or score pads. It offers over 160 balanced words across 10 themed categories, including Movies, Animals, Food, Sports, Places, Celebrities, and dedicated Kids and Adults decks. Groups can select Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty levels, pass one smartphone around the circle, tap the hidden card to privately view the prompt, and launch an automatic 60-, 90-, or 120-second countdown timer. Built entirely for frictionless gameplay, WordBuzz requires no account registration, installs, or payments, and runs server-side for instant mobile page loads. Actors pantomime clues silently while teammates shout guesses before the buzzer sounds.
How to use the Charades Word Generator
Choose a category and difficulty, tap the hidden card to reveal a prompt, then pass the phone face down before the actor starts the timed round.
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Select Category and Difficulty
Choose from 10 categories (e.g. Movies, Animals, Kids) and pick Easy, Medium, or Hard.
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Reveal Word Privately
The actor taps the screen to reveal the word, while teammates look away.
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Start the Timer and Act
Start the 60, 90, or 120-second timer. The actor pantomimes without talking or making noises.
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Score and Pass
If teammates guess correctly before time runs out, award a point and pass to the next team.
Curated Prompt Examples
Hand-picked ideas and questions to get your party started right away.
Classic Charades Word Ideas
A mix of actions, animals, and movies that work great across all ages.
- 👉Walking a tightrope across skyscrapers
- 👉A penguin trying to fly on an iceberg
- 👉Assembling IKEA furniture without instructions
- 👉Spider-Man swinging through traffic
- 👉Eating soup with a fork
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the WordBuzz Charades Generator free?
Yes. The charades generator is free to use in a browser and does not require an account or app installation.
What categories are available for charades?
The generator includes Movies, Animals, Celebrities, Actions, Food, Places, Objects, Sports, Kids, and Adults, plus an all-categories option.
Can I choose charades difficulty?
Yes. Choose Easy, Medium, or Hard before drawing the next word.
Does the Charades Generator have a timer?
Yes. Each round can use a 60-, 90-, or 120-second countdown timer.
Can a group play Charades on one phone?
Yes. The prompt stays hidden until the current player taps the card, so one phone can be passed between players.