FreeAct It Out
Mime it, no talking allowed. Classic charades at its best.
Charades categories: all 27 topics in the game
Every charades category in the Guessy app, from Movies and Animals to Footballers and Countries: 27 charades topics with 3,900+ words, 8 of them free to play. Need a word right now? Try the charades generator, or copy a ready list from our charades ideas.
Free topics
Ready to play, no purchase neededFree
FreeAnimals
From house cats to wild beasts, the perfect start with kids.
FreeMovies
Timeless classics and big blockbusters.
FreeHorror Movies
Scary classics and modern frights.
FreeSuperheroes
Marvel and DC heroes and villains.
FreeJobs
What do you do for a living? A safe bet for any crowd.
FreeMMA Fighters
Legends of the octagon.
FreeVideo games
Arcade classics and today’s big titles.
Premium topics
With a one-time purchase or a subscription
PremiumCar Brands
BMW, Audi and the rest of the lineup.
PremiumCar Models
Golf, Giulia, 911 and many more.
PremiumAnimated Movies
Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks and more.
PremiumTV Shows
Series, sitcoms and reality TV.
PremiumMovie Characters
Icons of the big screen.
PremiumCelebrities
Love movies? Then you know these faces.
PremiumHum It!
Hum the hit, the others guess it.
PremiumMusic artists
Singers, rappers and bands.
PremiumTop 100 DJs
The biggest names behind the decks.
PremiumFashion brands
The world’s biggest fashion names.
PremiumSupermodels
Stars of the runway and the covers.
PremiumBodybuilders
Legends of bodybuilding.
PremiumAthletes
Sports legends from around the world.
PremiumBasketball
NBA legends and today’s stars.
PremiumTennis players
The top 100 of the tour.
PremiumFootballers
Soccer stars, old and new.
PremiumSoccer Teams
Elite clubs from the top leagues.
PremiumCountries
Are you a true world traveler?
PremiumCities
Famous cities around the world.
Your own words (premium). Create your own categories: your friends' names, inside jokes, office lingo. It is the biggest hit at team building events and birthdays.
Free players pick one topic per game, and every week (from Friday) one premium topic is free for everyone. The word list matches your device language.
Which charades category should you start with?
In a mixed group, Act It Out, Animals and Jobs are the safest openers: everyone knows the words and all three are easy to perform. Film fans will love Movies, TV Shows and Movie Characters; sporty crowds go for Footballers, Athletes and Tennis players. At the tough end you will find Countries and Cities. For those, set the round to 90 or 120 seconds.
Charades topics for every crowd
A quick match-up between the people in the room and the charades topics that tend to land with them. Mix two or three per evening so nobody feels left out.
| Crowd | Best charades topics | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Family with kids | Animals, Act It Out, Animated Movies | 90-second rounds, no pass penalty |
| Movie night | Movies, Horror Movies, TV Shows, Movie Characters | Use the classic film hand signals |
| Sports fans | Athletes, Basketball, Footballers, Tennis players, Soccer Teams, MMA Fighters | Describing works better than acting |
| Gamers and comic fans | Video games, Superheroes | Signature moves make great clues |
| Pop culture crowd | Celebrities, Music artists, Top 100 DJs, Supermodels, Fashion brands | Allow humming for the musicians |
| Music lovers | Hum It!, Music artists | Melody only, no lyrics |
| Quiz lovers | Countries, Cities, Car Brands, Car Models | Give these 90-120 seconds |
How we build each charades category
A good topic is more than a long list. These are the rules we follow when we add words to the app:
- Make it recognizable. If half the group has never heard of it, that is not a challenge, it is dead air.
- Make it actable. "Soccer player" works, "monetary policy" does not.
- Keep titles short. One long movie title can eat the whole 60 seconds.
- Mix the difficulty. A tougher word after a few easy ones gives the round a nice arc.
- Keep it clean. The app is rated 4+, so every topic works at a family table.
Sample words from the free charades categories
A taste of what the free topics deal out. Want more? The charades generator draws from all 1,700+ free words, and themed lists live in the blog: movie charades, animal charades and emotion charades.
Act It Out12
- Changing a diaper
- Building IKEA furniture
- Defusing a bomb
- Eating spaghetti
- Flipping pancakes
- Getting a tattoo
- Hula hooping
- Having a job interview
- Giving an Oscar speech
- Juggling
- Bungee jumping
- Photobombing
Animals12
- Kangaroo
- Penguin
- Flamingo
- Octopus
- Sloth
- Meerkat
- Hedgehog
- Narwhal
- Chameleon
- Walrus
- Woodpecker
- Jellyfish
Superheroes and video games12
- Batman
- Spider-Man
- Wonder Woman
- Hulk
- Thor
- Catwoman
- Pac-Man
- Tetris
- Minecraft
- Super Mario Kart
- Guitar Hero
- Fortnite
All 27 charades topics, 3,900+ words in random order, with a built-in timer and scoring. 8 topics are free.
Download freeCharades categories: frequently asked questions
How many charades categories does Guessy have?
27 topics with more than 3,900 words in total. Eight are free to play, one premium topic is free each week, and the rest unlock with premium.
Which charades topics are free?
Act It Out, Animals, Movies, Horror Movies, Superheroes, Jobs, MMA Fighters and Video games, one topic per game. On top of that, one premium topic is free for everyone each week, starting Friday.
What are the best charades categories for a mixed group?
Act It Out, Animals and Jobs, because they need no special knowledge and are easy to perform. Add Movies once everyone is warmed up.
Can I create my own charades category?
Yes, with premium. You can create your own categories in the app and type in anything you like: your friends' names, inside jokes, office lingo. Your words come up in random order, just like the built-in ones.
Where can I find a ready-made list of charades ideas?
Our charades ideas post has 400+ words sorted by theme and difficulty, and the charades generator gives you a random word from the free topics with one tap.
The next round is yours.
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