Updated September 2025

Quick-Play Kit

Printable rules, timers, and tracking sheets so you can launch a charades session in seconds.

  • Minimal-ink layout sized for Letter and A4.
  • Works alongside the family, classroom, team, and adult presets.
  • Designed so a new host can run the game without memorising anything.

30-second rules rundown

Keep this beside the host so new players instantly understand the flow.

  • Default timers: 60s (easy), 45s (medium), 30s (lightning).
  • House rules checklist: no talking, no props, how many passes allowed.
  • Tie-break suggestions: sudden-death clue, team pantomime, or charade relay.

Timer & score tracker

Track up to three teams with space for bonus awards and captain rotation.

  • Columns for rounds, guessed words, total points, and improvisation bonuses.
  • Reminder line to swap clue givers every round for fairness.
  • Extra notes area for sudden rule tweaks or tie markers.

Signal legend poster

Stick this on a wall so everyone recognises the gestures for categories and syllables.

  • Movie, book, song, TV show, quote, person, place, and object signals.
  • How to indicate syllable count and which syllable you are performing.
  • Guidance for compound words (split, act syllables, act whole).