Is the charades generator free?

Yes, unlimited cards, no signup and no watermark. Print or download a PDF, free forever.

Can I use my own words?

Yes. Type any prompts, one per line, or start from a ready-made set of animals, actions, jobs or feelings and edit from there.

How do I print the cards?

Choose 4, 6 or 9 cards per page, then Print or download the PDF and cut along the dashed lines.

Free to print, forever

Charades generator

Type your prompts or start from a ready-made set, pick a theme, and print cut-apart cards for game night or the classroom, no signup, no watermark.

1 · Pick a theme

2 · Add your prompts

Card title

Prompts to act out, one per line. Each becomes a card you cut out.

0 prompts · or a set:

3 · Print or download

Add at least 2 prompts above to print.

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Add prompts to see your cards here,
one per line.

How to play charades

Split into teams. One player draws a card and acts out the prompt with no talking and no sounds while their team guesses before the timer runs out. Score a point for each correct guess, then pass to the next team.

Great for classrooms and parties

The ready-made sets, animals, actions, jobs and feelings, are all family-friendly and classroom-safe. Type your own list for a themed party, a vocabulary lesson, or an end-of-term treat.