# Generate word lists for charades, Pictionary, or Heads Up

Custom word and phrase cards for acting, drawing, or guessing games, sorted by difficulty and suited to your group.

- Topic: Fun & Games
- Framework: Few-Shot
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/generate-word-lists-for-charades-pictionary-or-heads-up

## Prompt

```text
Create word lists for a party guessing game.

**Game:** [charades / Pictionary / Heads Up-style / Taboo-style / Password]
**Players and ages:** [WHO]
**Theme:** [e.g. "movies", "our family", "holiday", "everyday actions", "mixed"]
**Number of cards:** [e.g. 60]
**Things to avoid:** [e.g. "nothing for adults only", "no current pop stars"]

Rules:
- Sort cards into easy, medium, and hard. Easy cards should be instantly recognizable to the youngest player.
- For charades, choose things that can be acted out; for Pictionary, things that can be drawn; for Taboo-style, give each word 4-5 forbidden words.
- Mix single words, short phrases, and titles.
- Keep everything family-friendly unless I say otherwise.
- No repeats or near-duplicates.

Return:
1. The cards in a table: word or phrase, category, difficulty, and forbidden words if relevant.
2. A printable layout tip (e.g. how to paste into a document and cut into cards).
3. Quick rules for the game, including timing and scoring.
4. 3 variations to keep it fresh (team relay, sound effects only, one-word clues).

If I gave a personal theme like "our family", use only the names and details I provide, and list any extra details you'd need as [ADD].
```

## What to fill in

- WHO
- e.g. 60
- e.g. "nothing for adults only", "no current pop stars"
- ADD

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