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Actions Charades, Easy

35 words to act out

These 35 easy actions charades prompts are the ones almost anyone can guess in seconds, perfect for warming up the room or including younger players.

  1. 1. Brushing your teeth
  2. 2. Waving hello
  3. 3. Clapping your hands
  4. 4. Jumping up and down
  5. 5. Eating an apple
  6. 6. Drinking a glass of water
  7. 7. Falling asleep
  8. 8. Reading a book
  9. 9. Washing your hands
  10. 10. Combing your hair
  11. 11. Tying your shoes
  12. 12. Sneezing
  13. 13. Yawning
  14. 14. Laughing
  15. 15. Crying
  16. 16. Running in place
  17. 17. Swimming
  18. 18. Dancing
  19. 19. Cooking dinner
  20. 20. Sweeping the floor
  21. 21. Typing on a keyboard
  22. 22. Painting a wall
  23. 23. Riding a bike
  24. 24. Kicking a ball
  25. 25. Blowing out candles
  26. 26. Opening a heavy door
  27. 27. Pouring a drink
  28. 28. Petting a dog
  29. 29. Taking a photo
  30. 30. Shaking hands
  31. 31. Stretching
  32. 32. Whistling a tune
  33. 33. Tickling someone
  34. 34. Giving a big hug
  35. 35. Snapping your fingers

Charades tips & FAQ

How many actions charades words are on this easy list?

This easy list has 35 hand-picked actions charades prompts. Every one loads as plain text on the page, so you can read them all, print them, or scroll through on a phone without any sign-up or download.

What makes these actions clues "easy"?

Easy clues are the ones almost everyone recognises instantly and can mime with a single clear gesture, so younger players and big mixed groups stay in the game.

How do we play charades with this list?

Split into two teams, pick an actor, and start a one to two minute timer. The actor silently mimes the actions prompt while their team guesses. No talking, pointing at objects, or mouthing words. Score a point for each correct guess before time runs out, then swap actors and pass to the other team.

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