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One Word Charades
Act it out! Play One Word Charades on your TV with your TV remote or optional phone controllers. Fast-paced one-word cards across 15 categories, 2-team play, individual mode, and custom charades.
- Players
- 2 to 12 players · TV remote or phone
- Controller
- TV remote or Phone as controller
- Mode
- Multiplayer
- Good for
- Family — all ages
About One Word Charades
Play One Word Charades right on your television! Designed for sofa gameplay with seamless TV remote navigation (D-pad) or optional wireless phone controllers connected via QR code.
Enjoy over 500 hand-curated one-word charades across 15 categories — Movies, TV Shows, Animals, People, Jobs, Sports, Food, Places, Objects, Actions, Music, Famous Characters, Kids, and Family. Filter by difficulty (Easy, Medium, Hard, Mixed) or create your own custom charades list.
Play head-to-head with 2 Teams or Individual mode for 2 to 12 players. Features custom round timers, paper card presentation, audio countdown warnings, instantaneous word loading, and a victory celebration.
How to play
- 1
Open One Word Charades on your smart TV and choose Quick Play, Team Mode, or Custom Game.
- 2
On each turn, the actor stands in front of the TV while the team watches. Press OK to start the timer.
- 3
Act out the word using body language and mime only — no talking, mouthing words, or spelling.
- 4
Use the TV remote (Right/OK for Correct, Left for Skip, Back for Pause) or tap your phone controller.
- 5
Score points before the clock runs out! The team or player with the highest score wins.
Controls
- TV Remote: Left = Skip, Right / OK = Correct, Back = Pause
- Phone Controller: Large thumb buttons for Correct, Skip, and Pause
How to Connect Your Phone as a Controller
Turn any smartphone into a wireless game controller in under 30 seconds — no app install or account needed:
- 1
Open One Word Charades on your television screen to display the room pairing QR code.
- 2
Scan the QR code with your iPhone or Android camera to open the instant browser controller.
- 3
Enter a player nickname. Your phone connects directly to the TV session with real-time private controls.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I play with just a TV remote?
- Yes! You can play One Word Charades entirely with a TV remote. Left skips, Right or OK scores correct, and Back pauses.
- Can players use their phones as controllers?
- Yes. Scan the on-screen QR code with any smartphone to connect as a wireless controller with zero installation required.
- Can I create a custom game?
- Yes! The Custom Game screen lets you type or paste your own words or phrases, shuffle them, and play exclusively with your custom list.
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Guides and ideas
Read guides, tips and party ideas that use One Word Charades on the GamesOnTV blog.
Player Opinions & Suggestions
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