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Dumb charades words and ideas, by topic
Movies are the heart of the game, but the best dumb charades words often come from everyday life: cricket shots, Indian food, festivals, jobs, animals and actions. Below are ready lists by topic, the movie lists for every language, and the categories inside the Guessy app.
Free topics in the Guessy app
Ready to play in the app, no purchase needed (word lists are in English)Free
FreeAnimals
From house cats to wild beasts, the safe start with kids.
FreeMovies
Hollywood 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? Works with any crowd.
FreeMMA Fighters
Legends of the octagon.
FreeVideo games
Arcade classics and today’s big titles.
Premium topics in the app
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
International series, sitcoms and reality TV.
PremiumMovie Characters
Icons of the big screen.
PremiumCelebrities
Hollywood faces you will know.
PremiumHum It!
Hum the international 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
Football stars, old and new.
PremiumSoccer Teams
Elite clubs from the top leagues.
PremiumCountries
Are you a true world traveller?
PremiumCities
Famous cities around the world.
Your own words (premium). Create your own categories in the app: Bollywood movies your group loves, cousins’ names, office jokes. Perfect for a family function or team outing.
The app’s built-in word lists are in English and do not include Indian movies yet. Free players pick one topic per game, and every week (from Friday) one premium topic is free for everyone.
Movie names for dumb charades
Most people search for movie lists, so we built one for every taste. Each list has acting tips for the tricky titles:
- Movies for dumb charades: the big mixed list to start with.
- Bollywood movies for dumb charades and old Hindi movies.
- Latest Bollywood movies for the younger crowd.
- Difficult movies for dumb charades when your group is too good.
- Tamil, Telugu and English movie lists.
- Funny movie names for dumb charades that are a riot to act.
Dumb charades words beyond movies
A non-movie round is a good warm-up and keeps elders and kids in the game. Pick one theme per round. The full lists, with game formats for parties, are in our dumb charades ideas post.
Everyday actions12
- Bargaining with the sabziwala
- Catching a local train
- Making rotis
- Power cut during a match
- Taking a selfie
- Riding a scooty
- Flying a kite
- Bursting crackers
- Applying mehendi
- Wearing a saree
- Stuck in traffic
- Ironing clothes
Cricket12
- Helicopter shot
- Sixer
- Run out
- Bouncer
- Googly
- Stumping
- LBW
- Third umpire
- Super over
- Slip catch
- Free hit
- DRS review
Indian food12
- Pani puri
- Dosa
- Biryani
- Jalebi
- Vada pav
- Chole bhature
- Idli
- Momos
- Gulab jamun
- Masala chai
- Pav bhaji
- Kulfi
Festivals and occasions12
- Diwali
- Holi
- Raksha Bandhan
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Navratri garba
- Durga Puja
- Onam
- Pongal
- Eid
- Christmas
- Baraat
- Karva Chauth
Animals and jobs12
- Elephant
- Peacock
- Cobra
- Monkey
- Camel
- Tiger
- Doctor
- Traffic police
- Dabbawala
- Barber
- Pilot
- Chaiwala
Which dumb charades words suit which crowd?
| Crowd | Best topics | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Family get-together | Old Hindi movies, food, festivals | Allow describing for grandparents |
| Kids and cousins | Animals, actions, animated movies | Drawing rounds work well |
| College friends | Latest Bollywood, funny titles, web series | 90-second speed rounds |
| Office party | Cricket, jobs, mixed movies | Mix teams across departments |
| South Indian crowd | Tamil and Telugu movies | One language per round |
| Film buffs | Difficult titles, dialogues | No passes allowed |
Want the words dealt, timed and scored for you? Guessy has 27 topics in English, 8 of them free. Free on iPhone and Android.
Download freeDumb charades words: frequently asked questions
What are good dumb charades words?
Words that everyone knows and that can be acted: movie names, everyday actions (making rotis, catching a train), cricket shots, Indian food, festivals, animals and jobs. Avoid abstract words like "economy" or "honesty".
What are some dumb charades ideas other than movies?
Songs, TV serials, famous dialogues, cricket terms, food, festivals, actions, animals and jobs. Our dumb charades ideas post has full lists and party formats.
Does the Guessy app have Bollywood movies?
Not yet. The app’s built-in lists are in English: Act It Out, Animals, Movies (Hollywood), Superheroes, Jobs and more, 27 topics in all. For Indian movies, use our web lists or the free movie generator. With premium you can also add your own words.
Which app topics are free?
Act It Out, Animals, Movies, Horror Movies, Superheroes, Jobs, MMA Fighters and Video games, one topic per game. Every week one premium topic is also free for everyone, starting Friday.
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