Best for a party
Response from developer
Thank you! Really happy it worked for your party.

A party word game where one player explains a word without using forbidden terms. The phone listens and buzzes if a banned word is spoken, penalizing the team. Offers multiple game modes and themed word decks.
1.0.8
November 6, 2026
Clearer end of the game: a last-round notice, results when you end early, and game history. Small fixes.
$2.99
Thanksgiving & Fall pack
Turkey, pumpkin pie, parades and more.
Thank you! Really happy it worked for your party.
BZZZ! Charades is a party word game designed for multiple players using a single phone. Players explain a word to their team without saying any of the four banned words displayed on the screen. The phone's voice judge detects and penalizes the use of forbidden words.
The game is made for a room full of friends and can be played with multiple teams. Explainers rotate automatically as players take turns.
Yes, BZZZ! Charades works offline. Speech is recognized on the phone itself, and it listens only during a round, saving and sending nothing unless you choose to share a replay.
BZZZ! Charades offers six ways to play: Classic, Family, Kids, Tongue-tied, Blitz, and Everyone vs the Phone. You can also customize round length, penalties, and judge strictness.
Yes, there are multiple themed decks available for purchase, such as Halloween, Movies & TV, Sports, and more, in addition to the free Basic deck. Decks are also available in Russian and Romanian.
No, BZZZ! Charades is ad-free. The game is designed to be private and does not contain advertisements.
BZZZ! Charades has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of some of the word decks and the potential for mature themes in party games.
The latest version of BZZZ! Charades is 1.0.8, which was last updated on November 6, 2026. The initial release date was October 7, 2026.