Historical Figures Charades
This pack has 60 historical figures charades words to act out at parties, family game nights and with friends. 10 of them are listed below and playable right here.
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60 words · Free 10-word preview in your browser
10 historical figures charades ideas
- 1.Napoleon
- 2.Julius Caesar
- 3.Queen Victoria
- 4.Winston Churchill
- 5.Queen Elizabeth II
- 6.George Washington
- 7.Adolf Hitler
- 8.Cleopatra
- 9.Alexander the Great
- 10.Genghis Khan
The rest of this pack is in the Charades app.
How to Play Historical Figures Charades
- 1
Set the round length
Sixty seconds is the classic turn. Shorten it if historical figures comes easily to your group, stretch it if it doesn't.
- 2
Act it out
Mime the historical figures word. Whether sounds are allowed is a house rule — agree before the round. Don't say the answer.
- 3
Score a point per guess
Tap Correct when they land it, or Pass to move on. The round summary tallies everything for you.
Historical Figures charades FAQ
How many historical figures charades words are there?
This pack has 60 historical figures charades words. The Charades app bundles it with 87 other packs for more than 4,000 words in total, so you can keep playing without repeating yourself.
How do you play historical figures charades?
Press play and one word appears at a time. Mime the historical figures word. Whether sounds are allowed is a house rule — agree before the round. Don't say the answer. A correct guess scores a point, and you can pass any word that turns out to be impossible.
Can I play historical figures charades for free?
Yes. This page lists example historical figures charades ideas and a free 10-word preview in your browser. The rest of the pack, plus 87 others, is in the Charades app for iPhone.
How long should a historical figures charades round be?
Sixty seconds per turn is the classic length and works well for this pack. You can set anything from 30 seconds to five minutes before the round starts.
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