[Recommended for Seniors] Simple and Fun Gesture Game Prompts

A cat holding a fish in its mouth runs.

A theme with a sense of story! Here’s an idea where a cat runs while holding a fish in its mouth.

It’s like a scene straight out of a beloved national anime’s theme song, but the difficulty of expressing it through gestures is pretty high.

Since you can’t always have an actual fish to use, you’ll need to think about how to portray it.

The facial expression and movements when the cat has the fish will likely be the key points.

This is one of the prompts we recommend for the latter half of the game, once everyone’s used to gesture play.

Definitely give it a try!

Gets! (Comedian Dandy Sakano’s catchphrase/gag)

Haruka Ayase learns the “Getts!” move from Dandy Sakano

How about using comedian Dandy Sakano’s signature gag, “Get’s!” as a prompt? It’s the pose where you spread both thumbs and index fingers and thrust them forward.

Some people may know the catchphrase but not his name, so it might be good to accept either one as a correct answer.

If “Get’s!” doesn’t come across, I don’t think other gags will lead to the right answer, so if “Get’s!” doesn’t land, I recommend giving up and moving on to the next prompt.

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Tokyo Tower

It’s a classic radio tower and a popular tourist spot located in Minato City, Tokyo.

Completed in 1958, it has appeared in many works as a symbol that reflects the passage of time.

As the second-tallest structure after the Skytree, it’s a good idea to convey its height while incorporating features of its shape and function.

Emphasize its pointed, upward-tapering silhouette and its long-standing role as a broadcasting tower to distinguish it from the Skytree.

Its height of 333 meters is also a major characteristic of Tokyo Tower, so expressing that number for those who know it could be a fun touch.

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Ai-n (Ken Shimura’s gag)

Ken Shimura’s gag! Here’s the idea for “Aiiin.” When you think of Ken Shimura, many of you probably picture this gag.

Try conveying it to participants with the distinctive movements and facial expressions! You’ll naturally want to say “Aiiin” out loud, but remember that in a gesture game, you can’t speak or add sound effects.

Express it cheerfully while following the rules.

The venue will surely be filled with laughter.

It’s a prompt we definitely recommend including.

A cat curled up inside a kotatsu

Perfect for winter! Here are ideas for a cat curling up inside a kotatsu.

The tricky parts of charades are that you can’t use sound effects or speak, and sometimes you can’t prepare props.

To start, it might be a good idea to hold the game with simple props like handkerchiefs, paper cups, string, or plastic bottles.

Even if you can’t set up an actual kotatsu, using props like a handkerchief can help participants expand their imagination.

Guitar

The theme is musical instruments! Here are some ideas for “guitar.” When expressing a guitar through gestures, some people might mimic the act of playing, while others may try to convey the shape of the guitar with their hand movements.

Depending on the person, your gesture could also be interpreted as another string instrument like a bass or ukulele.

The specific point you emphasize in your gesture can change how quickly others arrive at the correct answer.

Give it a try and see what works for you!

sushi chef

Not sure how to act it out? Here are some ideas from sushi chefs.

In a charades game, what matters is expressing things with movements that are easy for others to understand.

The prompt “sushi chef” who makes sushi seems perfect for charades, doesn’t it? When you hear “sushi chef,” what comes to mind? Many people will probably express it with the gesture of shaping sushi, but the way you mold the sushi and how you present the finished piece will likely be the key.

Try enjoying charades with this unique prompt.