# 59seconds - DIY Charades Game — Guess your friends' words

> Digital charades game for guessing friends' words with timed rounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Dennis Keil.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/59seconds-diy-charades-game/id1489505410 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dennis Keil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479740388)
- Category: Games, Family, Trivia
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 79 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-11-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/59seconds-diy-charades-game/id1489505410/reviews.md

## What is 59seconds?

59seconds is a charades game where you guess your own words. It replaces the "bowl".

Come together or play during a video call.

Start a new game
Let your friends know the game code to join and they can enter their words on their own devices.

Once you've formed teams, you're ready to go:
Round 1:
Describe the words as extensive as you like
Round 2:
Describe using just only one word
Round 3:
Last but not least describe with a mime

Each player has 59 seconds to describe!

The team that guesses the most words wins!

So have fun with 59seconds, the board game on your phone where you and your friends guess things, people or whatever you think up.

Do you have feedback, wishes or questions? Then visit us at https://59seconds.app and send us a message.

## Key features

- Digital charades replacement
- Play in-person or via video call
- Customizable word lists
- Three distinct descriptive rounds
- 59-second player turns
- Team-based gameplay

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/59seconds-diy-charades-game/id1489505410/reviews.md

### 5/5 — AMAZING

*2025-03-22*

so so SO FUN!!!! i was a little skeptical when this app had no reviews, but this was exactly what i was looking for!!! such a fun party game, i was dying laughing the whole time. its so fun to be able to include inside jokes, names, etc. and not waste time writing down on paper. the only suggestion i have would be to have an option to save the words!!

## Frequently asked questions about 59seconds

### What is 59seconds?

59seconds is a digital charades game designed to replace the traditional bowl method. It allows players to guess words described by their friends in timed rounds, playable either in person or during video calls.

### How do you play 59seconds?

Players join a game using a code, enter their words, and then form teams. Each player gets 59 seconds to describe words through speaking, one-word clues, or miming, with the goal of their team guessing the most.

### Can I play 59seconds offline?

The description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, it mentions playing during a video call, suggesting an internet connection is likely required for remote play.

### Does 59seconds have ads?

No, 59seconds does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play without any interruptions from ads.

### What devices does 59seconds support?

59seconds is available on iPhones and iPods. It is designed for iOS devices.

### What is the age rating for 59seconds?

59seconds has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and general audiences.

### How often is 59seconds updated?

The latest version, 2.0.5, was released on February 22, 2021. The app was initially released on November 29, 2019, suggesting updates occur periodically.

### What is the user sentiment for 59seconds?

Based on the available data, 59seconds has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from one review, indicating very positive initial user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.5 — 2021-02-22

Have fun with our update!
We have also fixed some minor bugs.
Have fun with our update!

### 2.0.3 — 2021-02-08

We made a couple of improvements:
The teams can now be mixed up and the teams are reasonably filled.

### 2.0.1 — 2021-02-07

Our biggest update so far:
We have added a multi device feature. From now on you can play the game while being in a video call.

### 2.0.0 — 2021-01-16

Our biggest update so far:
We have added a multi device feature. From now on you can play the game while being in a video call.

### 1.0.32 — 2020-11-18

It is our goal to be the best board game on the smartphone.

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All apps by Dennis Keil: https://appshunter.io/developer/1479740388

## Related topics

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