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Mad Libs Generator

Pick a story, fill in the blanks, and read it aloud for maximum laughs. Play manually with a group or let the generator fill it randomly for instant fun.

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Pick a category and click New Story to start.

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How to play Mad Libs

Mad Libs is one of the original word games, where most of the humor comes from not knowing the story until you fill in the blanks.

  1. Manual mode (best for groups): One person acts as a 'reader' for the group. He/She reads out the labels for the blanks (e.g., 'Adjective', 'Person's Name', etc.) and then the group comes up with words to fill in the corresponding blanks. Once all the blanks have been filled in, the reader can then click 'Reveal Story,' and the whole group can then hear the completed story.
  2. Random mode (best for solo play): Just click on the Random Story button to have the generator automatically fill in all the blanks for you with a set of words chosen from the word database. This is fun for a quick read and can also give you ideas for playing the Mad Libs in Manual mode with friends.
  3. Share your result: After the story has been revealed, you can click on the 'Share Link' to create a link to the result, which will be viewed by everyone who opens it.

Tips for better games

To add even more fun to your wordplay in Manual mode, ask players to throw out their word choices without overmuch thought – the sillier and more random the word choice, the better. Consider choosing Holiday-themed Mad Libs near Thanksgiving or Christmas time. Use the Funny stories for the Mad Libs as an icebreaker at parties and other team meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mad Libs?

Mad Libs is a word game played by asking one person to fill in the blanks of a story with certain types of words such as a noun, a verb, an adjective, or others. When all of the blanks have been filled in, the story is then read out loud. Mad Libs was invented in 1953 and has since become very popular, selling over 110 million books.

Can I play Mad Libs alone?

Switch to Random mode. With one click, all the blanks will be filled, and the story will be revealed to you again and again until you get the story that will make you laugh the most.

Is this free? Do I need an account?

Free for Life — Mad Libs is Free Forever. No Account, sign-up, or App Download required. Works on any browser and on any device.

Can I share my completed Mad Lib with friends?

Yes — after the story reveals, click Share Link. It will copy a URL to the story into your computer's clipboard. You can then paste this URL into an email to people you want to share the same completed Mad Libs story with.

What age is Mad Libs good for?

Players 6 years old and up can learn about the different parts of speech while playing Mad Libs. The Kids and Holiday categories are perfect for family games, while the Funny, Adventure, and Sports stories will be great for teenagers and adults.

Who uses this tool?

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Families — a screen-friendly activity that gets everyone laughing at the dinner table or on road trips.
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Party hosts — use it as an icebreaker or group activity at birthdays, office parties, and game nights.
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Teachers — a fun way to teach nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Students fill in blanks and hear the results read aloud.
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ESL learners — fill-in-the-blank storytelling builds vocabulary and part-of-speech recognition in a low-pressure way.