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Charades

Materials Needed:
- A bowl or hat for drawing clues.
- Risque charades clue cards or slips of paper (prepared in advance with naughty, funny, or suggestive prompts).
- Timer (phone timer, hourglass, etc.).
- Pen and paper for scoring (optional).
Space Preparation:
- Clear a space large enough for players to perform and be seen by the rest of the group.
- Arrange seating in a circle or semicircle around the performance space.
- Ensure there’s plenty of privacy and that all players are comfortable with the game’s nature.
Creating Clue Cards:
- Write charades prompts on slips of paper. Make them fun, risque, and suitable for adults only. Examples include “pole dancing,” “striptease,” or “naughty nurse.”
- Aim for a mix of actions, characters, and scenarios that are suggestive but still playful.
- Place all the prompts into the bowl or hat.

Divide Into Teams: Split players into two or more teams. Each team takes turns sending a performer to act out clues.
Game Play:
- One team starts, and a performer from that team draws a clue card without showing it to anyone.
- The performer has a set time (usually 1-2 minutes) to act out the clue without speaking, mouthing words, or using props.
- The performer’s team members try to guess the prompt based on their actions.
Scoring:
- Each correct guess earns the team 1 point.
- If the team fails to guess the clue within the time limit, no points are awarded, and play passes to the next team.

No Talking: Performers cannot talk, make sounds, or mouth words during their turn.
No Pointing at Objects or People: Actions should be purely interpretative; no direct pointing to give away clues.
Team Guessing: Only the performing team can guess during their turn.
Respect Comfort Levels: While the game is risque, it’s important to keep things fun and consensual. Players can opt out of performing any clues they’re uncomfortable with.
Switch Teams: Rotate teams every round to keep energy high and allow everyone to perform.

Strip Charades: For those feeling particularly bold, add a strip element—each time a team fails to guess correctly, they remove an item of clothing (keep it within limits everyone agrees on).
Truth or Dare Charades: If a team fails to guess within the time limit, they must complete a risque truth or dare challenge.
Timed Relay: Have performers rotate quickly in a relay style, with each person drawing a new clue as soon as the previous one is guessed or time runs out. This keeps the energy up and adds a fast-paced challenge.
Themed Charades: Pick a theme, such as “Bedroom Shenanigans” or “Naughty Professions,” to focus the prompts and make the game more structured.
Charades With Props: Add simple props (scarves, hats, etc.) to enhance the performance but set strict rules on how they can be used (no talking or overly revealing actions).

Consent is Key: Ensure all players are aware of the risque nature of the game and have the option to skip prompts they find uncomfortable.
Stay Playful: The goal is to have fun and laugh; keep the atmosphere light and respectful.
Adjust as Needed: If the group finds some prompts too intense or too mild, adjust the clues to match the comfort level of everyone involved.