Players act out a secret prompt without speaking while teammates or the whole group try to guess it.
- Players
- 4–24
- Ages
- 7+
- Play time
- 15–30 min
- Supplies
- Optional prompt slips
- Where
- Indoors / Outdoors
- Energy
- Medium
READY IN 3 MINUTES
Get set up
Gather the required materials: Optional prompt slips. Set them out before explaining the first round.
LET’S PLAY
Here’s how it works.
- Prepare prompts or let the host whisper them.
- Choose an actor and start the timer.
- The actor uses gestures only—no speaking, writing or sound effects.
- Guessers call answers until the prompt is solved or time ends.
- Rotate actors.
A few ground rules
Keep the agreed turn order, boundaries and timing consistent for everyone. Players may pass or use an accessibility adaptation without penalty.
Mix it up
Use movies, animals, actions, occupations, Christmas, Halloween or birthday themes.
Make it a great round
Use familiar prompts and allow a partner actor for anyone uncomfortable performing alone.
Keep everyone comfortable
Use clean, stable, age-appropriate materials and remove anything sharp, breakable or unsuitable for the youngest player.