Emotion Charades
Express heartfelt feelings, dramatic facial reactions, subtle social awkwardness, and full-body physical moods ranging from pure joyful excitement to grumbling frustration without speaking.
Accessible to players of all skill levels ages five and up, configure 60, 90 or 120 seconds and tap Got it or Pass as expressions shift.
Example prompts
Easy
- Bored
- Silly
- Happy
- Proud
Medium
- Shy
- Smug
- Guilty
- Grumpy
Hard
- Hopeful
- Sore Loser
- Overwhelmed
- Stage Fright
Tips for acting Emotions
- Start with exaggerated facial expressions, focusing on your eyebrows, eyes, and mouth posture.
- Use overall body posture, such as slumping shoulders for disappointment or standing tall with pride.
- Add subtle physical fidgets, like biting fingernails for nervousness or crossing arms for stubbornness.
FAQ
Can young children easily guess these emotional prompts?
Yes. Basic emotional states like happy, scared, or sleepy are instantly recognized by children as young as five, while mixed moods like embarrassed or jealous offer great acting opportunities for older players.
How do actors differentiate between closely related emotions?
Amplify your body movements and pacing. For example, show fear with trembling retreats and wide eyes, but show annoyance with tapped feet and eye rolls.
Can teachers use these prompts for emotional learning without a timer?
Yes. Head over to the Charades Generator for random prompts from the emotions deck to show one feeling card at a time for classroom discussions or drama exercises.
Just want random words? Use the Charades Generator