157+ Charades Ideas for Teens That Are Appropriately Funny

Inside: 150+ Charades Ideas for Teens (Creative)

The game of charades is incredibly popular around the world. The adults, the older children, and the younger children can all relax and enjoy themselves. Even though it’s designed with teenagers in mind, the whole family can enjoy this game.

We’ve included more than 150 teen-specific sayings, actions, and phrases, so you can count on having a great time for a long time. This game of charades is great for a night of family fun or a teen’s own get-together because it provides a ton of laughs without any questionable language or behavior.

How to Play Charades

The rules of this simple game can be summed up in just a few bullet points.

Start by dividing into two (or more) equal groups. At this point, it would be wise to appoint someone to keep score and another to keep time for the entire group.

After forming teams, you must choose who will go first.

The victorious group then selects its first official actor. A card will be drawn at random and given to him or her. Once the clock starts ticking, the actor will perform the task written on the card. The actor’s teammates are currently guessing the card’s mystery word. The performer is NOT ALLOWED to aid their team in any way that involves speaking, lip-reading, or pointing.

Tip for the Actor

If you want your team to guess a certain number of words, you should tell them how many. Be sure to label your antics with the appropriate group.

The group must agree on a time limit for each round before the actor begins. Most rounds last between two and three minutes. Each round begins with a countdown clock, and points are awarded to the guessing team if they correctly identify the card’s word before the clock runs out. If they do not, they will receive no points.

Each member of each team gets a chance to act in a scene as the teams take turns.

There are several possible outcomes to this game. After a certain amount of time has elapsed, when a certain number of points has been scored, when all of the cards have been used, and so on. Pick a winning condition ahead of time. At any given time, the victor is the player who has accumulated the most points.

Supplies You’ll Need

The fact that you don’t have to do much to play is one of the many reasons I enjoy this game. You only need a bowl, a timer, a pen, and some notecards or scrap paper. From there, you’re on your own!

School Themed Charades Ideas for Teens

This is a fun charade topic for middle school-aged kids.

School Subjects

Drama class
Spanish class
Math
Choir
Science
English paper
Homework
Welding
Culinary class
Lunch
Physical Education
Woodworking class
Health class
Art
Social studies
History
Spanish class

School Stereotypes

Outcast
Friend groups
Cheer off
Math geek
Tailgate
Trouble maker
The jock
Mean girl
The bro
Nerd alert
Football game
Senior prom
Homecoming queen
Homecoming game
Gossip queen
The player
Popular girl

Sports + Activities Themed Charde Ideas

Sports

Volleyball
Lacrosse
Cheerleading
Cross country
Soccer
Baseball
Golf
Tennis
Track and field
Softball
Basketball
Bowling
Swimming

Activities

Bungy jumping
Surprise party
Food fight
Breakdancing
White water rafting
Chopping a tree
Shopping
Dinner date
Falling
Taking a test
Slow dancing
Hiking
Card games
Water skiing
Snowboarding
Karaoke
Driving a car
Monopoly
Mountain climbing
Skydiving
Drive-in movie
On a date
Playing trombone
Building a sandcastle
Touchdown
Rejecting a kiss
Flying a plane
Boxing

Animal Charades Ideas for Teens

Snake
Butterfly
Hamster
Unicorn
Flying squirrel
Baby pig
Shark
Panda
Ostrich
Sloth
Dinosaur
Horse
Frog
Narwhal
Elephant
Cow
Dog
Baby seal
Fox
Cat
Fish
Hamster
Shark
Owl

Movie and Celebrity Themed Charades for Teens

Popular Movies

The Princess Diaries
Twighlight
The Princess Bride
The Office
Hocus Pocus
The Kissing Booth
Billy Madison
The Greatest Showman
The Hunger Games
The Giver
The Fault in Our Starts
The Cheetah Girls
The Breakfast Club
The Avengers
Tangled
SuperBad
Step Brothers
Spider-Man
Sixteen Candles
She’s The Man
Romeo and Juliet
Pitch Perfect
Paper Towns
Ocean’s 8
Napolean Dynamite
Lord of the Rings
Harry Potter
Hair Spray
Grown Ups
Frozen
Footloose
Five Feet Apart
Dirty Dancing
Clueless
Bring it On
Back To The Future

Famous Characters

Hermione Granger
Ant-Man
James Bond
Black widow
The Hulk
Black Panther
Indiana Jones
Joker
Ron Weasley
Captain America
Iron Man
Luke Skywalker
Doctor Strange
Batman
Shrek
Deadpool

Celebrities

Justin Bieber
Selena Gomez
Ed Sheeran
Ariana Grande
Kevin Hart
Post Malone
Will Smith
Micheal Jackson
Blake Lively
Hannah Brown
Harry Styles
Billie Elish
Kim Kardashian
Gigi Hadid
Kylie Jenner
Cardi B
Kanye West
Kendall Jenner
Demi Lovato
Miley Cyrus
Beyoncé
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
The Rock
Bob Ross
Katy Perry
Jonas Brothers
Stephen Curry
Marshmello
Adam Sandler
Elvis Presley

Tasty Food Charades Ideas for Teens

Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Muffin top
California roll
Burger
Bubble gum
Spicy chips
Popcorn
Chicken nuggets
French fries
Spicy taco
Cookie crumbs
Chocolate cake
Buffalo wings
Hot dogs
Cheese pizza
S’mores
Sweet tea
Hot coffee
Ice cream
Hot soup
Eating candy
Pumpkin pie
Fried rice
Potato chips

Popular Trends

You’ll find lots of laugh-out-loud references in this list of charade words for preteens and teenagers.

Scrunchie
Netflix
Film camera
Color hair
Expensive leggings
Vegan
Podcasts
Hulu
Tik Tok
Hydro flasks
Ripped jeans
Vegetarian
Instagram

Creative Catch Phrases Charades Ideas for Teens

This is a great version of charades for teenagers because it involves catchphrases, which are more difficult to decipher.

A chip on your shoulder
Raining cats and dogs
Under your nose
Dodge a bullet
Sitting duck
The straw that broke the camel’s back
It’s not rocket science
Burst your bubble
Knock yourself out
Long time no see
Monkey see monkey do
Hold your horses
Jet lag
My hands are tied

More Fun Ideas Teens Will Love

If you enjoyed these creative charades games for teenagers, you may also like these other suggestions for entertaining endeavors.

Fun First Date Ideas for Teens – We remember how difficult it was for us when we were teenagers. Whether or not you have a driver’s license, we have some great date ideas that are suitable for teenagers. It may be difficult to find satisfying pursuits outside of school, depending on one’s personal situation. Yet, with some creative thinking, you may arrange some great dates that will keep you from growing tired of each other. And it won’t cost you an arm and a leg! Your adolescent can make an impact without breaking the bank by going on low-key but memorable dates. See the 45 fun and creative dating suggestions for teenagers.
Teen Pool Party – Your teen may be too old for a birthday party with games and favors, but they can still have fun at a pool party. Your adolescent is more prone to revert to childlike behavior and perspective when there is water involved. What could possibly top that? Have a party without breaking the bank! The addition of food and pool toys may keep a large group of children entertained for quite some time. Let’s (pardon the pun) jump right into these creative activities for teenagers to do in a pool.
Journaling Prompts for Teens – Everyone can gain something from making journaling a regular practice. Writing in a journal is like confiding in a trusted friend who will keep your thoughts private while you work through difficult emotions and thoughts. Even though keeping a journal on a regular basis is an excellent way to develop a lifelong habit of writing every day, many teenagers have trouble getting started.

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