Free words for game night (start fast, stay funny)

You do not need a paid kit to host a great charades night. A short list of strong prompts gets the first round moving - then variety keeps people engaged.

10 free words to start game night

A mixed bag you can read from your phone or write on slips - then shuffle and draw.

  1. Microwave countdown
  2. Red carpet walk
  3. Haunted hayride
  4. Food truck order
  5. Yoga class stretch
  6. Obstacle course
  7. Costume contest
  8. Fireworks finale
  9. Disco ball spin
  10. Photo scavenger hunt

These ideas are starters. Download Showem free for more words, teams and timers, and same-phone play on one device - from the App Store or Google Play.

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  • Set up teams in under a minute and laughed for an hour.

  • No installs for my friends - just pass the phone.

  • The AI keeps throwing new prompts so nobody gets bored.

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Choose categories and round rules, run teams and timers, and keep scores on one phone - built for in-room charades on iOS and Android.

Fully customizable game rules

Add your friends in seconds

Automatic team shuffling

Ready, set, Showem!

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See how Showem works

Screens from the latest app - from setup to the word on the card.

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Showem new game settings for time, points, categories, and difficulty

Fully customizable game rules

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Showem players and teams screen with name entry and active player list

Add your friends in seconds

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Showem teams overview with blue and red groups and player avatars

Automatic team shuffling

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Showem game start screen with team scores and start button

Ready, set, Showem!

Why a starter list helps

Blank-page brainstorming is slow when guests are already on the couch. A handful of clear prompts removes the awkward “what should we do?” moment and gets people acting.

Mix easy wins with a few spicy clues

Open with recognizable movies, animals, and foods so the room builds confidence. Save trickier titles or abstract ideas for later when people are warmed up.

Go beyond a static list with Showem

Lists are great for the first few rounds. Showem is free to download and generates fresh words on demand, with teams and timers so you spend less time prepping and more time laughing.

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