- BGG rank
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Tyrannosaurus Rex
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Charades for Kids
1999
Rules assistance for Charades for Kids
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- 3–6 players
- 30 min
- 4+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 3 players
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Charades for Kids is a board game released in 1999 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by B. S. Randle and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Acting.
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About the game
A player draws a card with a list of charades, then rolls a die to see which one to act out. There is also a deck of picture cards for players too young to read. The active player acts out the charade for the player on the left. This player gets only one chance to guess. If incorrect, the next player gets one chance, and so on. The first player to guess correctly moves two spaces along the game board. The player doing the charade moves ahead one space. If no one guess correctly, then no one moves for that turn. There are also "All Play" spaces where everyone guesses simultaneously. The first player to reach the finish space wins.
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Publishers
- Paul Lamond Games Ltd
- Holdson
- Pressman Toy Corp.
- Outset Media
- Cheatwell Games
Questions and answers
Charades for Kids supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Charades for Kids is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Charades for Kids for ages 4 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Charades for Kids has a complexity rating of 1.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Charades for Kids belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Acting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Charades for Kids are: B. S. Randle. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Charades for Kids as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.