Simple charades rules you can teach in two minutes

The simplest charades setup is two teams, a 60-second timer, and one phone in the middle. Here is the exact flow so no one argues about scoring.

20 starter prompts for round one

Mixed easy prompts so the room can learn the rules without friction.

  1. Brushing teeth
  2. Riding a bike
  3. Taking a selfie
  4. Tying shoes
  5. Driving a car
  6. Washing dishes
  7. Painting a wall
  8. Scuba diving
  9. Catching a fish
  10. Playing guitar
  11. Skateboarding
  12. Making a pizza
  13. Sleeping
  14. Taking a photo
  15. Walking a dog
  16. Climbing a ladder
  17. Skipping rope
  18. Eating spaghetti
  19. Flying a kite
  20. Riding a horse

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

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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

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Showem teams overview with blue and red groups and player avatars

Automatic team shuffling

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The minimum rules everyone agrees to

Split into two teams. One player from each team acts in silence for up to 60 seconds while their team guesses. If the team guesses, they score. No sounds, no mouthing, no pointing at objects in the room.

Common house-rule options

Some groups allow the actor to indicate number of words and syllables with fingers. Some require pass-and-play - one phone travels around the table. Pick one version before the first round to avoid arguments.

Showem handles rules for you

Showem ships the turn order, a built-in 60-second timer and a scoring screen, so your group can skip the rules debate entirely.

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