Nothing beats the moment when a friend nails a ridiculous guess with one second left on the clock. With multiplayer charades online, you can create that energy anytime — no cleanup, no prep, just pure laughter.

Here’s a simple blueprint to get you playing in minutes.

What you’ll need

• A video call or a shared room in a charades app
• A timer (built into most platforms)
• Willingness to look a little silly

PlayMime bundles everything in one place — open /play and pick a mode.

Choose a mode that fits your group

• Quick Play: Race to rack up points in short rounds.
• One Word Per Turn: Slower pace and more strategy; ideal for mixed ages.
• Heads‑Up: Hold the device to your forehead while others give clues.

Each mode revolves around the same core rule: act silently, guess loudly.

House rules to agree on

• No speaking, mouthing, writing, or pointing to words on the screen.
• Use common gestures: number of words, “sounds like,” book/movie/song icons.
• 60–90 seconds per turn; 1 point per correct guess.

Add optional twists like “no sound effects” or category locks for extra challenge.

Smooth remote play setup

• Ask the current actor to stand back so their hands are visible.
• Encourage exaggerated expressions and full‑body acting.
• Keep turns snappy — momentum is your best friend.

Word ideas by difficulty

Start easy, then elevate:

• Easy: Pizza, Airplane, Cat, Dancing, Firefighter
• Medium: Detective, Roller coaster, Time machine, Marathon
• Hard: Cliffhanger, Plot twist, Undercover agent, Documentary

Or let PlayMime supply endless prompts so you can focus on performing.

Keep the fun going

• Rotate first actors each round to share the spotlight.
• Celebrate hilarious fails and near misses — they’re half the joy.
• Try theme nights (sports, ‘90s, travel) to change the flavor.

When you’re ready, send the invite, open /play, and start your first multiplayer charades session. Your friends will thank you for the easiest, most joyful game night they’ve had all week.