Description
Bring the classic Charades (Pantomime) game to your WordPress website. Whether you’re at a party, in a classroom, or just bored at home — this plugin transforms your browser into an interactive and engaging team-based word guessing game!
🎭 Features:
- Create custom categories with optional icons (recommended size: 64×64 px)
- Add your own words or phrases per category
- Include an optional comment or hint for each word (e.g., author, year, clue)
- Two-team rotation system for turn-based gameplay
- Built-in timer and automatic scoring system
- Tie-breaker logic using average team response times
- Wake Lock enabled to prevent screen sleep during play
- Fully responsive and mobile-friendly – play on any device!
- No logins, no third-party accounts required
🧩 Perfect for:
– Family gatherings & parties
– Classroom activities & educational games
– Remote team-building sessions
– Ice-breakers and social events
How It Works
- The admin creates categories (e.g., “Books”, “Movies”, “Animals”) and uploads a 64x64px icon.
- Each category contains words/phrases and optionally a short comment (e.g., “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” – Author: Larsson Stieg).
- Players split into two teams and choose team names.
- A random word or phrase is shown to one team while the others guess.
- Each team has a set time (default: 90 seconds) to act out and guess the word.
- Teams alternate turns; correct guesses earn points.
- The team with the most points (or the fastest response time in a tie) wins!
Shortcode
To add the game to any page or post, use:
[charades_game]
Donations
If you enjoy the plugin and want to support future development:
- ETH: 0x34Fd81CEb2F32520327c317b9F517B4A4EdAcE87
- BTC: 12XMSJNTLMSJjXrorzrnqNT5j79zH1jFsX
- BNB: 0x581605a14da425532646572fcfa0e9a46fdaa294
Your support helps keep this free and fun! 🎉
Screenshots
Category creation – Add custom categories and upload icons in the admin panel. 
Words & Comments section – Define words or phrases and optional comments per category. 
Game Texts editor – Customize all game interface text (translate or rephrase as needed). 
Start screen – Launches the game setup flow. 
Team name input – Enter names for both teams before playing. 
Category selection – Choose a category before each round. 
Team turn indicator – Shows which team is currently playing. 
Gameplay screen – View the word/phrase, comment, and countdown timer. 
Game results – Displays the final score and winning team.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/charades-gamedirectory, or install it via the WordPress Plugin Repository. - Activate the plugin from the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to Charades Game in the WordPress dashboard to start adding your custom content.
- Create a page or post and use the shortcode below to embed the game interface.
FAQ
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Is this plugin mobile friendly?
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Absolutely. The game is fully responsive and works smoothly on smartphones, tablets, and desktops.
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Can I use my own words and categories?
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Yes! You can fully customize the game content to suit your audience or event.
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Can more than two teams play?
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Currently, the game is designed for two alternating teams. Future updates may include more options.
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Are repeated words avoided?
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Yes. Words are automatically tracked and excluded from immediate repetition.
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Will the screen stay awake during gameplay?
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Yes. The plugin uses the Wake Lock API to prevent sleep mode. Note: Some mobile browsers (e.g., iOS Safari) may have limited support.
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Do I need an internet connection to play?
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Only to load the game page. All gameplay runs entirely in-browser.
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Can I support development?
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Sure! Crypto donations are welcome – see below for wallet addresses.
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Contributors & Developers
“Charades Game” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Interested in development?
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release – full gameplay, custom categories, scoring, wake lock, and responsive mobile support.