Charades Night — the Free Online Charades Game

Charades Night by NightGames brings the classic acting party game to your browser — free, with no download and no signup. One player is the actor: they see a secret word and must act it out without speaking a single word while their team shouts guesses. Split into two teams, pass the phone, and let the miming begin.

The game includes 90 original charades cards across three difficulty levels that get harder every round — plus a relaxed no-timer mode for when you would rather play without the clock. It works on any phone, tablet, or computer with a modern browser.

How to play charades

1. Split into two teams and enter your team names.
2. Choose a round timer (30 to 120 seconds) — or pick No timer for a relaxed single round.
3. Hand the phone to the first team's actor. Only the actor sees the word.
4. Act it out with gestures and movement only — no speaking, no sounds, no lip movements. When the team guesses correctly, tap Correct. Stuck? Skip — each team gets 3 skips per match.
5. In no-timer mode the actor ends the round whenever the team is done. Teams alternate, the difficulty rises every round, and the highest score wins.

Game features

• 90 original charades cards: 30 easy, 30 medium, 30 hard — movies, animals, actions, everyday scenes, and sports.
• Difficulty that rises by round, from simple mimes to seriously tricky performances.
• No-timer mode: a single relaxed round with no clock — the actor ends it when ready.
• 3 skips per team per match, animated timer, sound effects, and a confetti winner screen.
• 100% free in the browser — no download, no signup, no app.

Perfect for parties, family night, and classrooms

Charades Night fits birthdays, family gatherings, youth groups, drama clubs, and classroom icebreakers. Playing over video call? The actor performs on camera while everyone else guesses — it is one of the funniest remote party games you can play. Also try Don't Say It, our taboo-style word guessing game.

Frequently asked questions

Is Charades Night free?

Yes — completely free, with no download and no account needed.

How many players do I need?

At least 3, but two teams of 2 or more (4+ total) is where it gets fun.

Can the actor make sounds?

No — classic charades rules: gestures and movement only. No speaking, sound effects, or mouthing words.

What is no-timer mode?

A relaxed single round with no clock. The actor taps End round whenever the team is finished, and both teams play once.

Is it good for kids?

Yes. Round one uses easy cards that are simple to act out, and the difficulty only rises from there.

Can I play charades on a video call?

Absolutely — the actor performs on camera while the team shouts guesses. It works great on Zoom and Google Meet.

Do I need to download anything?

No. Charades Night runs in any modern browser on phones, tablets, and computers.

Charades Night is an original game by NightGames.