Just Play FreeShort answer Tilt! Charades is a free game like Heads Up that runs in the phone's browser: hold the phone to your forehead, friends act out or describe the word, and you tilt down when you guess it or up to pass. It has 9 decks of 40 words, all free, and rounds from 30 to 120 seconds. For more party word games, the Imposter Game and Who's the Spy also play on one phone.
The picks
Tilt! CharadesThe closest match to Heads Up: forehead play with tilt to answer, 9 free decks, timer and best scores.
Imposter GameA word game for the whole group: everyone knows the word except the spy.
Who's the Spy?Undercover mode: one player has a slightly different word.
How it compares with Heads Up
| Tilt! Charades | |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, every deck |
| Install | None: opens in the browser |
| Controls | Tilt down for correct, up to pass, or tap the screen |
| Decks | Animals, Act It Out, Food, Movies, Famous People, Jobs, Sports, After Dark, Everyday Things |
| Round length | 30 to 120 seconds |
Heads Up is a separate app by another company; Tilt! Charades is an original game that plays the same way.
Tips
- On iPhone, allow motion access when asked, or just tap the screen to answer.
- Turn the phone sideways before you start so the word is easy to read.
- Use the charades ideas list if you'd rather play with paper slips.
Questions
Is there a free version of Heads Up?
Tilt! Charades plays the same way as Heads Up and is free in the browser, with all decks unlocked.
Does tilting work in the browser?
Yes, on phones that allow motion sensors in the browser. iPhones ask for permission the first time; you can always tap instead.
