Winter Charades Ideas

Cold weather is a pretty good excuse to stay inside, get comfortable, and play a game. Winter gives charades plenty of material too, with snowball fights, ice skating, cozy food, winter clothes, outdoor adventures, and all the funny things that happen when temperatures drop.

We’ve gathered a collection of winter charades ideas to help you get a game going without spending time thinking up prompts. The ideas are simple enough to act out and easy for kids, families, and friends to enjoy together.

Need something to help you start the game immediately? Use the winter charades generator above to get a random prompt and let the acting begin.

When you’re ready to try a different theme, explore our charades ideas generator for random prompts, or switch seasons with our Spring charades ideas and Summer charades ideas. You can also explore our Easter charades ideas or browse more seasonal themes with the Holiday Charades Generator.

Winter Activities

Winter brings plenty of familiar activities that are easy to act out. These prompts capture simple things people do to enjoy the colder season.

• Building a snowman
• Having a snowball fight
• Making a snow angel
• Sledding
• Ice skating
• Skiing
• Drinking hot chocolate
• Sitting by a fire
• Shoveling snow
• Walking in the snow
• Making a snow fort
• Playing in the snow
• Wrapping yourself in a blanket
• Watching the snow
• Catching snowflakes
• Making snowballs
• Wearing a warm coat

Snow & Snow Play

Snow creates endless opportunities for fun and movement. Act out many playful activities that people often do in the snow, such as:

• Making a snowman
• Throwing a snowball
• Catching a snowball
• Having a snowball fight
• Making a snow angel
• Building a snow fort
• Shoveling snow
• Sledding
• Rolling a giant snowball
• Walking through deep snow
• Catching snowflakes
• Making a snowball
• Throwing snow
• Hiding in a snow fort
• Falling into the snow

Winter Sports

Winter sports are full of clear movements that work naturally for charades. These prompts include familiar sports and activities that are easy to recognize through gestures.

• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Ice skating
• Sledding
• Playing hockey
• Curling
• Ski jumping
• Snow tubing
• Throwing a snowball
• Riding a sled
• Skating
• Catching a hockey puck
• Hitting a hockey puck
• Wearing skis
• Falling while skiing

Winter Adventures

Cold-weather adventures can lead to some fun and visual prompts like:

• Hiking in the snow
• Walking through snow
• Climbing a snowy hill
• Sledding down a hill
• Building a snow fort
• Exploring the woods
• Carrying a backpack
• Walking with snowshoes
• Looking through binoculars
• Taking winter photos
• Climbing a mountain
• Riding a snowmobile
• Making a campfire
• Following footprints in snow

Winter Food & Drinks

Hot meals and cozy drinks are a big part of the winter experience. These prompts feature familiar foods and drinks that are simple and fun to act out.

• Drinking hot chocolate
• Eating soup
• Drinking hot tea
• Eating stew
• Eating cookies
• Eating roasted chestnuts
• Eating marshmallows
• Drinking coffee
• Eating pancakes
• Eating a bowl of oatmeal
• Making hot chocolate
• Stirring soup
• Eating a warm sandwich
• Drinking apple cider
• Toasting marshmallows

Winter Clothes & Accessories

Coats, scarves, gloves, boots, and hats are instantly associated with cold weather. These winter clothing prompts are easy to mime and guess.

• Putting on a coat
• Putting on gloves
• Putting on a scarf
• Putting on a hat
• Putting on boots
• Pulling up a hood
• Zipping up a jacket
• Buttoning a coat
• Wrapping a scarf
• Taking off gloves
• Wearing earmuffs
• Putting on thick socks
• Taking off a wet coat
• Warming your hands with gloves

Winter Weather

Snow, wind, freezing temperatures, and icy conditions provide plenty of recognizable actions. Act out these winter weather ideas without saying a word.

• Shivering
• Sneezing
• Wiping snow off your head
• Walking against strong wind
• Watching snow fall
• Catching snowflakes
• Brushing snow away
• Slipping on ice
• Shaking off snow
• Covering your face from the cold
• Blowing on your hands
• Stamping your feet to stay warm
• Hiding from the wind
• Walking through a snowstorm

Indoor Winter Fun

Cold days often mean finding ways to have fun indoors. In this category, your group can act out simple activities that people do enjoy when they’re staying warm inside.

• Watching TV
• Reading a book
• Playing board games
• Drinking hot chocolate
• Sitting by the fireplace
• Building a puzzle
• Baking cookies
• Playing cards
• Watching a movie
• Playing video games
• Wrapping yourself in a blanket
• Taking a nap
• Building with blocks
• Drawing a picture
• Making popcorn
• Playing with a pet

Winter Animals

Winter gives you plenty of animals to bring into a game of charades. These prompts are especially fun because players can imitate the animals’ movements.

• Penguin
• Polar bear
• Reindeer
• Seal
• Walrus
• Arctic fox
• Snowy owl
• Rabbit
• Deer
• Wolf
• Squirrel
• Bird flying

Winter Objects

Everyday winter objects can make straightforward charades prompts.

• Snow shovel
• Sled
• Skis
• Snowboard
• Ice skates
• Snow boots
• Snow globe
• Snow shovel
• Hot water bottle
• Blanket
• Fireplace
• Heater
• Thermometer
• Ice scraper
• Mug
• Umbrella
• Hand warmer
• Snowball

Winter Travel

Traveling in winter can involve snow, cold weather, and plenty of memorable moments. These prompts focus on simple travel activities that are easy to act out.

• Driving in snow
• Scraping ice off a car
• Shoveling a car out of snow
• Packing a suitcase
• Riding a train
• Riding a bus
• Flying on an airplane
• Carrying a suitcase
• Wearing a backpack
• Walking through an airport
• Waiting for a bus
• Putting on snow chains
• Driving slowly
• Looking at a map
• Checking into a hotel
• Carrying winter luggage

Family Winter Fun

Winter offers plenty of ways for families to spend time together. These prompts focus on simple activities that kids and adults can easily recognize and perform.

• Building a snowman
• Having a snowball fight
• Going sledding
• Going ice skating
• Making snow angels
• Drinking hot chocolate
• Baking cookies
• Playing board games
• Watching a movie
• Building a snow fort
• Making popcorn
• Playing in the snow
• Going for a winter walk
• Reading a book
• Sitting by the fireplace
• Playing with a pet
• Making paper snowflakes

For more family friendly charades ideas beyond winter theme, check out this post: Family Charades Generator + List of 350 Ideas

Funny Winter Situations

Cold weather can create some hilarious moments, especially when people slip on ice, get buried in snow, or struggle to stay warm. These prompts add a playful twist to your winter game.

• Slipping on ice
• Falling in the snow
• Getting snow down your shirt
• Getting stuck in the snow
• Losing a glove
• Losing a boot in the snow
• Shivering from the cold
• Trying to walk on ice
• Getting hit by a snowball
• Falling off a sled
• Getting buried in snow
• Chasing a runaway sled
• Dropping your hot chocolate
• Getting tangled in a scarf
• Trying to zip up a frozen jacket
• Sliding down an icy hill
• Trying to warm frozen hands
• Getting snow in your boots

Discover more funny ideas: Funny Charades: Generator + 300 Ideas To Break the Ice at Any Party