Can I filter words by category or difficulty?

Yes. Use the category filter (everyday, actions, places, people, food, entertainment, idioms, hard) and difficulty filter (easy, medium, hard) to customize the word pool for your group.

Words won't repeat until the entire filtered pool is exhausted. Once every word has been shown, the pool resets automatically.

Catchphrase Generator — Random Words for the Catchphrase Game

Q: How do you play Catchphrase?

Players sit in a circle alternating teams. The active player sees the word and gives verbal clues until their team guesses it, then passes to the next player. When the timer runs out, the team holding the device loses the round. Keep score and play to 7 points.

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How to play Catchphrase

Players sit in a circle with two alternating teams. The player holding the device sees a word or phrase and gives verbal clues — no acting, no spelling, no saying part of the phrase — until their team guesses it correctly. Then they pass the device to the next player on the opposing team. When the timer runs out, the team currently holding the device loses a point. First team to 7 wins.

Tips for better games

Filter by category: Use "Everyday" and "Food" for mixed ages, "Hard" for competitive groups.
Accelerating tension: The 60-second timer creates natural pressure. Try 30 seconds for more chaos.
Remote play: Share your screen and designate one person to tap "Next" when a word is guessed.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Catchphrase?

Players alternate between two teams in a circle. The active player clues their team into the word without saying it, then passes the device when their team guesses. When the timer ends, the team holding the device loses that round.

Will words repeat during a session?

No. Words won't repeat until the full filtered pool is exhausted. Once every word has appeared, the pool resets automatically.

Can I filter words by category?

Yes — choose from Everyday, Actions, Places, People, Food, Entertainment, Idioms, or Hard. You can also filter by difficulty level to tailor the game to your group.

What does the timer do?

The timer counts down from 30, 60, or 90 seconds. A beep warns when 10 seconds remain, and a triple beep signals time's up. The team holding the device when the timer ends loses the round.

Who uses the Catchphrase generator

Party hosts

Get the Catchphrase experience without finding the physical game — open the page and start playing instantly

Remote teams

A fast, no-prep icebreaker for video calls — share your screen and run a round in under five minutes

Families

Great for kids old enough to give verbal clues (roughly age 8+) and adults who want something livelier than trivia

Game night hosts

Use the Hard category for competitive groups or Everyday for a relaxed mixed-age crowd with no setup required

Want a letter-and-category game instead? Try the Scattergories Generator — roll a letter, fill in 12 categories, race the timer.