Looking for the perfect party game that brings out laughs, creativity, and a little bit of silly acting? Look no further than charades—a timeless classic that never goes out of style. Whether you’re planning a family game night, a classroom activity, a birthday bash, or an office team-building event, charades is the ultimate go-to.
To make it easy and fun for everyone, we’ve created a list of 200 charades ideas across all your favorite categories. From movie lovers and bookworms to kids, animal fans, and those who just want to be goofy—there’s something here for all ages and every occasion!
Just write or print out the ideas on slips of paper, put them in a bowl, and let the acting begin!
Charades Ideas for Movies & TV Shows
- Harry Potter
- The Lion King
- Stranger Things
- SpongeBob SquarePants
- Star Wars
- Barbie
- Jurassic Park
- Friends
- Spider-Man
- Moana
- The Avengers
- Finding Nemo
- Frozen
- The Simpsons
- Titanic
- Home Alone
- The Mandalorian
- Encanto
- The Office
- The Wizard of Oz
Charades Ideas for Books & Characters
- Sherlock Holmes
- The Cat in the Hat
- Matilda
- Harry Potter (casting a spell)
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- Alice in Wonderland
- The Little Prince
- Winnie the Pooh
- Peter Pan
- Cinderella
- The Gruffalo
- Percy Jackson
- Captain Underpants
- Robin Hood
- Dracula
- Nancy Drew
- Pinocchio
- The BFG
- The Lorax
- Anne of Green Gables
Charades Ideas for Animals
- Dog
- Cat
- Elephant
- Kangaroo
- Snake
- Penguin
- Monkey
- Fish
- Cow
- Bird
- Giraffe
- Frog
- Turtle
- Chicken
- Lion
- Bee
- Horse
- Pig
- Octopus
- Dolphin
Charades Ideas for Actions & Verbs
- Brushing teeth
- Climbing a ladder
- Sneezing
- Swimming
- Dancing
- Reading a book
- Playing the guitar
- Vacuuming
- Baking a cake
- Flying a kite
- Driving a car
- Walking a dog
- Riding a bike
- Painting a picture
- Jumping rope
- Typing on a keyboard
- Catching a ball
- Taking a selfie
- Washing dishes
- Singing into a microphone
Charades Ideas for Famous People & Celebrities
- Elvis Presley
- Taylor Swift
- Albert Einstein
- Beyoncé
- Michael Jackson
- Oprah Winfrey
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Steve Jobs
- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
- Serena Williams
- Barack Obama
- Billie Eilish
- Tom Cruise
- Rihanna
- Justin Bieber
- Adele
- Lady Gaga
- Usain Bolt
- Marilyn Monroe
- Ed Sheeran
Charades Ideas for Jobs & Professions
- Doctor
- Chef
- Firefighter
- Teacher
- Pilot
- Police Officer
- Farmer
- Hairdresser
- Construction Worker
- Mail Carrier
- Astronaut
- Librarian
- Dentist
- Magician
- Waiter
- News Reporter
- Lifeguard
- Mechanic
- Artist
- Photographer
Charades Ideas for Things Around the House
- Vacuum cleaner
- Refrigerator
- Television
- Sofa
- Washing machine
- Lamp
- Mirror
- Toaster
- Doorbell
- Curtain
- Bathtub
- Microwave
- Fan
- Pillow
- Clock
- Mop
- Blanket
- Remote control
- Bookshelf
- Hair dryer
Charades Ideas for Holidays & Seasonal Fun
- Building a snowman
- Decorating a Christmas tree
- Trick-or-treating
- Hiding Easter eggs
- Fireworks on the 4th of July
- Wrapping gifts
- Dancing at a New Year’s party
- Making a Valentine’s card
- Carving a pumpkin
- Singing Christmas carols
- Going on a summer vacation
- Dressing up in costume
- Eating candy canes
- Watching fireworks
- Jumping into leaves
- Sledding down a hill
- Baking holiday cookies
- Putting on a winter coat
- Drinking hot cocoa
- Surfing at the beach
Charades Ideas for Kids
- Riding a rollercoaster
- Eating spaghetti
- Playing video games
- Opening a present
- Brushing hair
- Pretending to be a superhero
- Petting a puppy
- Blowing bubbles
- Building with LEGO
- Jumping on a trampoline
- Flying like Superman
- Catching butterflies
- Drawing a picture
- Playing hopscotch
- Riding a skateboard
- Licking an ice cream cone
- Popping popcorn
- Reading a bedtime story
- Playing tag
- Pretending to be a dinosaur
Charades Ideas for Funny or Silly Moments
- Walking like a zombie
- Pretending to be invisible
- Doing the robot dance
- Getting chased by a bee
- Acting like you’re stuck in glue
- Talking to an alien
- Slipping on a banana peel
- Having a pillow fight
- Being scared of your own shadow
- Pretending you’re a chicken
- Laughing uncontrollably
- Doing a silly catwalk
- Getting tangled in Christmas lights
- Playing air guitar
- Walking like a penguin
- Dancing in the rain
- Acting like a baby
- Hula-hooping with no hoop
- Being a bouncing ball
- Singing opera in the shower
Whether you’re playing at home, school, or a party, this giant list of 200 charades ideas will keep everyone laughing and guessing for hours. Mix and match categories, turn it into a tournament, or challenge someone with a “super silly round.” Charades brings people together—so grab some friends, get acting, and let the fun begin