Dumb Charades: Generator + List of 420 Charade Words

Dumb charades is all about communicating a word, title, or idea without speaking, which makes even familiar prompts surprisingly challenging and fun. The right choice can turn a simple round into a lot of laughter, especially when players have to get creative with their gestures.

To help you plan your game, we’ve put together a collection of dumb charades words and ideas below, covering movies, songs, books, famous people, phrases, everyday objects, and more. You’ll also find easy, difficult, funny, and family-friendly prompts to suit different groups.

For quick prompts, use the dumb charades generator above to get an idea instantly. You may also enjoy our collection of funny charades ideas for more playful prompts.

Easy Dumb Charades Ideas

Start with familiar words and simple concepts that most players can recognize quickly. These easy dumb charades ideas are great for warming up the game or playing with younger participants.

Brushing teeth
Riding a bicycle
Eating pizza
Drinking coffee
Walking a dog
Playing football
Swimming
Sleeping
Dancing
Singing
Cooking dinner
Taking a shower
Driving a car
Flying a kite
Fishing
Reading a book
Taking a selfie
Washing dishes
Opening a gift
Riding a horse
Playing guitar
Climbing a tree
Eating ice cream
Making a phone call
Catching a ball
Flying an airplane
Going shopping
Taking a photograph
Blowing a balloon
Building a snowman

Funny Dumb Charades Ideas

Some prompts are funny before the acting even begins. This collection features playful ideas and amusing situations that can turn an ordinary round into plenty of laughter.

Slipping on a banana
Dancing badly
Eating something spicy
Fighting with a mosquito
Chasing a chicken
Sleeping at work
Getting stuck in a chair
Walking like a penguin
Talking to a mirror
Losing your pants
Getting scared by a spider
Sneezing loudly
Singing in the shower
Dancing with a broom
Fighting with an umbrella
Running from a bee
Stepping on a Lego
Wearing two different shoes
Trying to catch a fly
Getting stuck in an elevator
Pretending to be a robot
Eating invisible food
Walking into a glass door
Trying to open a stuck jar
Falling out of bed
Chasing your hat
Hiding from the boss
Taking a selfie
Losing your phone
Fighting over the remote

Difficult Dumb Charades Ideas

Ready to make your teammates work for the answer? These challenging prompts are harder to act out and guess, making them ideal when you want to raise the difficulty.

Escaping from prison
Surviving a desert
Finding buried treasure
Breaking out of jail
Getting lost in a forest
Time travel
Becoming invisible
Fighting a dragon
Exploring outer space
Solving a mystery
Surviving a shipwreck
Discovering a secret
Escaping a haunted house
Finding a hidden door
Climbing Mount Everest
Chasing a thief
Defusing a bomb
Surviving an earthquake
Finding a treasure map
Being chased by aliens
Getting trapped underground
Escaping a maze
Searching for a missing person
Breaking a world record
Discovering a new planet
Fighting a giant
Surviving a zombie attack
Solving a crime

Bollywood Movies

Bollywood movies provide plenty of memorable titles for a game of dumb charades. Put your acting skills to the test with these Hindi movie names and see how quickly your team can guess them.

Sholay
3 Idiots
Dangal
PK
Lagaan
Don
Queen
Barfi!
Gully Boy
Andhadhun
Drishyam
Chennai Express
Om Shanti Om
Jab We Met
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Taare Zameen Par
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Welcome
Housefull
Singham
War
Pathaan
Animal
Stree
Raazi
Rockstar
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Hollywood Movies

Hollywood has produced countless recognizable movies, along with plenty of unusual titles that can challenge even experienced players. Use these movie names for a fun round of Hollywood dumb charades.

Titanic
Avatar
Frozen
Jaws
Rocky
Joker
Barbie
Superman
Batman
Spider-Man
Superman
Iron Man
Black Panther
The Avengers
Toy Story
Finding Nemo
The Lion King
Home Alone
The Mask
Ghostbusters
Jurassic Park
The Matrix
Inception
Interstellar
The Hangover
The Godfather
Cinderella
Aladdin
The Notebook
Harry Potter

TV Shows & Series

Popular TV shows and series can make entertaining dumb charades prompts, especially when players recognize the title but struggle to act it out.

Friends
The Office
Stranger Things
Wednesday
Sherlock
Breaking Bad
Game of Thrones
Squid Game
The Simpsons
Family Guy
SpongeBob SquarePants
The Big Bang Theory
Money Heist
The Walking Dead
Modern Family
House
Lost
Prison Break
Grey’s Anatomy
Peaky Blinders
The Crown
Bridgerton
The Witcher
Black Mirror
Friends
Seinfeld
The Mandalorian
Cobra Kai
Wednesday
The Last of Us

Songs

Song titles can be surprisingly tricky to communicate through gestures alone. These prompts give you a chance to act out familiar songs while challenging your teammates to figure out the title.

Happy
Thriller
Imagine
Firework
Shake It Off
Dancing Queen
Let It Go
Despacito
Perfect
Hello
Bad Guy
Believer
Shape of You
Rolling in the Deep
Uptown Funk
Single Ladies
Girls Like You
Waka Waka
Roar
Baby
Poker Face
Love Story
Halo
Someone Like You
Stay
Flowers
Ghost
Counting Stars
Gangnam Style
We Will Rock You

Book Titles

Books offer everything from short, familiar titles to long and unusual names that can make dumb charades much harder. Try acting out these book titles and see which ones your team can guess.

Harry Potter
The Hobbit
The Alchemist
The Great Gatsby
The Little Prince
Alice in Wonderland
Peter Pan
The Jungle Book
Treasure Island
The Hunger Games
The Fault in Our Stars
The Da Vinci Code
The Book Thief
Life of Pi
The Kite Runner
Animal Farm
The Secret Garden
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Chronicles of Narnia
The Cat in the Hat
Matilda
Oliver Twist
Robinson Crusoe
Around the World in 80 Days
The Three Musketeers
Little Women
Pride and Prejudice
Dracula
Frankenstein
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Famous People

Celebrities, historical figures, athletes, and other well-known people can all become fun dumb charades prompts. Players can use recognizable actions, mannerisms, or clues to help their teammates identify the person.

Michael Jackson
Elvis Presley
Albert Einstein
Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi
Taylor Swift
Beyoncé
Michael Jordan
LeBron James
Usain Bolt
Serena Williams
Jackie Chan
Bruce Lee
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Charlie Chaplin
Marilyn Monroe
Elvis Presley
Steve Jobs
Bill Gates
Walt Disney
Abraham Lincoln
Mahatma Gandhi
Nelson Mandela
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Queen Elizabeth II
Leonardo DiCaprio
Dwayne Johnson
MrBeast
Elon Musk

Places

Cities, countries, landmarks, and other destinations give you plenty of possibilities for a guessing game. These location-based prompts can be especially fun when the name is difficult to communicate without words.

New York
Paris
London
Tokyo
Dubai
Rome
Sydney
Nairobi
Hollywood
Disneyland
The Eiffel Tower
The Great Wall of China
Mount Everest
The Taj Mahal
The Pyramids
Times Square
The Statue of Liberty
The White House
The Colosseum
Buckingham Palace
The Moon
The Beach
The Airport
The Hospital
The Zoo
The Supermarket
The School
The Cinema
The Restaurant
The Gym

Food & Drinks

Food and drinks are easy to recognize but can be surprisingly entertaining to act out. Use these prompts for familiar choices that players of all ages can have fun guessing.

Pizza
Hamburger
Hot dog
Ice cream
Popcorn
Spaghetti
Fried chicken
French fries
Sandwich
Pancakes
Chocolate
Donut
Birthday cake
Watermelon
Banana
Apple
Soup
Salad
Sushi
Tacos
Burrito
Cupcake
Cookie
Coffee
Tea
Milkshake
Lemonade
Hot chocolate
Orange juice
Smoothie

Animals

Animal names are classic charades material because they give players an obvious way to use movements and gestures. This list includes familiar animals that are simple and entertaining to act out.

Elephant
Monkey
Lion
Tiger
Bear
Giraffe
Zebra
Kangaroo
Penguin
Gorilla
Snake
Crocodile
Horse
Cow
Pig
Chicken
Duck
Dog
Cat
Rabbit
Frog
Turtle
Dolphin
Shark
Octopus
Butterfly
Bee
Spider
Eagle
Parrot

Everyday Objects

Look around you and you’ll find countless objects that can become dumb charades prompts. These familiar items are straightforward to mime while still leaving room for creative clues.

Toothbrush
Umbrella
Backpack
Telephone
Television
Remote control
Sunglasses
Watch
Camera
Mirror
Chair
Table
Pillow
Blanket
Suitcase
Wallet
Keys
Book
Pencil
Scissors
Comb
Hairbrush
Bottle
Cup
Plate
Spoon
Fork
Broom
Bucket

Phrases & Expressions

Phrases and expressions can be much harder to communicate without speaking, which makes them a natural fit for dumb charades. Try acting out these familiar sayings and see how quickly your team catches on.

Break the ice
Hit the road
Piece of cake
Spill the beans
Bite the bullet
Hit the nail on the head
Cost an arm and a leg
Under the weather
Let the cat out of the bag
Once in a blue moon
Break a leg
Hold your horses
Pull someone’s leg
Keep an eye out
On cloud nine
Cry over spilled milk
A blessing in disguise
The ball is in your court
Go the extra mile
Call it a day
Get cold feet
Barking up the wrong tree
Speak of the devil
Actions speak louder than words
Beat around the bush
Jump the gun
Add fuel to the fire
Through thick and thin
Back to square one
Take a rain check

Kids & Family Ideas

Keep the game suitable for everyone with prompts that children and adults can recognize and enjoy. These family-friendly dumb charades ideas are simple enough for kids while still being fun to act out together.

Building a sandcastle
Flying a kite
Playing hide-and-seek
Riding a bicycle
Blowing bubbles
Building a snowman
Making a snow angel
Playing with a teddy bear
Eating ice cream
Opening a present
Playing tag
Jumping rope
Playing hopscotch
Feeding a baby
Walking the dog
Catching butterflies
Going to the zoo
Going to the playground
Riding a roller coaster
Eating cotton candy
Playing with toys
Reading a bedtime story
Brushing your teeth
Taking a bath
Going to school
Packing a school bag
Drawing a picture
Making a paper airplane
Playing football