How many players do you need for Text Charades?

Text Charades works with 4–20 players. Create a game on FateRound, share the link or code, and everyone joins from their browser — no sign-up required.

Is Text Charades free to play online?

Yes. Text Charades on FateRound is completely free — no download, no payment, and no account needed. Create a game and start playing in under a minute.

Can I play Text Charades on my phone?

Yes. FateRound runs in any mobile browser. Share the room link in your group chat and everyone can play Text Charades from their phone or desktop.

How do trophies work in Text Charades?

Trophies are earned automatically as you play — things like finishing your first game, racking up wins, or hitting a milestone. Bronze, silver, gold, and platinum trophies are listed above with what they need; some are secret and only reveal themselves once you've earned them. Trophies and points carry over to your FateRound profile across every game.

How do you play Describe It?

Split into teams. Each round, one teammate gets a secret word and describes it — without saying the word itself — while the rest of their team races to guess. Guess as many as you can before the timer runs out, then it’s the next team’s turn. It’s the classic describe-and-guess party game (think Catchphrase or Password), online.

Can I use my own words?

Yes. Use the built-in word pool or upload your own list when you create the game — handy for themed rounds, inside jokes, or a work-friendly set. Great for tailoring the game to your group.

Team word race·4–20 players

Text Charades

Split into teams, describe the word without saying it, and guess as many as you can before time runs out.

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Text Charades on FateRound is a fast, team-based word race — like Password or Catch Phrase, online. Players join with their name and split into 2–4 teams. Each round one team is on the clock: a describer sees a secret word and types clues (without using the word), while teammates race to type the answer. Every correct guess scores a point and reveals the next word. After all the rounds, the team with the most words wins.

4–20 players2–4 teamsRace the clock

Make it your own

Use our built-in content or upload your own — any theme works.

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How it works

Make teams

Players join with a name and pick a team — the host sets how many teams.

Describe & guess

One teammate describes secret words while the rest race to guess them.

Most words wins

Add up each team’s guessed words across all rounds — highest total wins.

Game rules & how to play

Objective

Split into teams and score points by guessing words. The team with the most words guessed across all rounds wins.
Each round, one team is on the clock — a describer gives clues for secret words and teammates race to guess them.

Setup

Players join with their name and pick a team. The host chooses how many teams (2–4) and how many rounds.
Each team needs at least 2 players — one to describe and at least one to guess.
The host sets the turn length (e.g. 2 minutes). Built-in words are provided; the host can also add their own.

Taking a turn

The describer sees a secret word and types clues for it — but can’t use the word itself.
Teammates type their guesses; the first correct guess scores a point and a new word appears instantly.
The describer can skip a tough word. Only the team on the clock can score during their turn.

Winning

When a team’s timer runs out, their words are tallied and the next team takes over.
The describer role rotates each round so everyone gets a turn to give clues.
After every team has played all rounds, the highest total wins. A tie is shared.

Why play on FateRound

Describe, don’t say it

The describer types clues for a secret word — but never the word itself.

Teammates race to guess

Everyone on the team types guesses; a correct one scores and reveals the next word.

Phone & desktop

Everyone joins from any browser — perfect for group chats.

No sign-up

Create a game and play in seconds — no account needed.

Perfect for

PartiesTeam buildingFamily game nightBig groups

Frequently asked questions

How many players do you need for Text Charades?: Text Charades works with 4–20 players. Create a game on FateRound, share the link or code, and everyone joins from their browser — no sign-up required.

Is Text Charades free to play online?: Yes. Text Charades on FateRound is completely free — no download, no payment, and no account needed. Create a game and start playing in under a minute.

Can I play Text Charades on my phone?: Yes. FateRound runs in any mobile browser. Share the room link in your group chat and everyone can play Text Charades from their phone or desktop.

How do trophies work in Text Charades?: Trophies are earned automatically as you play — things like finishing your first game, racking up wins, or hitting a milestone. Bronze, silver, gold, and platinum trophies are listed above with what they need; some are secret and only reveal themselves once you've earned them. Trophies and points carry over to your FateRound profile across every game.

How do you play Describe It?: Split into teams. Each round, one teammate gets a secret word and describes it — without saying the word itself — while the rest of their team races to guess. Guess as many as you can before the timer runs out, then it’s the next team’s turn. It’s the classic describe-and-guess party game (think Catchphrase or Password), online.

Can I use my own words?: Yes. Use the built-in word pool or upload your own list when you create the game — handy for themed rounds, inside jokes, or a work-friendly set. Great for tailoring the game to your group.

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