How to play charades with large groups

Large-group charades succeeds when structure is clear: fast turns, visible score, and simple rules.

Split into teams and keep visible rotation

Use at least two teams with clear turn order. Visible rotation avoids confusion and keeps everyone ready.

Use short timers and a simple score rule

Thirty to sixty seconds per turn is enough for pace. One point per solved prompt keeps it easy to track.

Let one phone run the whole night

One-device setup avoids install friction for big groups. Showem helps with categories, timers, and score flow.

Get Showem

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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Showem gameplay screen with a charades prompt, timer, and score colors

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

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