How it works
- 1 Pick a set, or leave it on Mix. You can also paste your own cards under Your own words.
- 2 The actor taps New word and reads the card alone. Turn on hide mode to pass the phone around without peeking.
- 3 Start the round timer and act the card out without speaking. The team guesses.
- 4 Tap Guessed or Not guessed to give the point or move on, then switch teams.
Make it work at a family party
- → Mixed ages: play from Characters and Things so younger players get easy cards.
- → Big groups: split into teams of 4 to 6 and rotate the actor each round.
- → Short on time: set the timer to 30 seconds and play first to 5.
- → Rule of thumb: movies and songs go to teens and adults, actions suit everyone.
Want a printable list?
Our guide lists 100 Christmas charades ideas sorted by category, with rules and tips.
Read 100 Christmas charades ideas →Questions
How do you play Christmas charades? +
Split into two teams. One player gets a card, acts it out without speaking, and their team has a set time to guess. A correct guess scores a point, then the other team takes a turn.
Is this a free Christmas charades generator? +
Yes. It runs in your browser with no sign-up and no download.
Can I add my own Christmas cards? +
Yes. Choose Your own words and add one card per line, for example family in-jokes or your favorite films.
Can kids play? +
Yes. The Characters, Actions and Things sets work well for children. Movies and Songs can be harder for younger players, so skip it or help them out.