Quick party games in 15 minutes

Short party games need almost zero setup, clear rules, and high turn volume to stay fun.

Use mini-round formats

Run two or three tiny rounds with short timers and simple scoring. Short cycles keep momentum high.

Pick instantly recognizable prompts

For a 15-minute format, avoid hard abstract words. Familiar actions and objects produce fast laughs.

Use one-device tools to save time

A single host device with generated prompts and timer controls is the fastest way to launch and finish on time.

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

Ready, set, Showem!

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