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720 Words for the Forehead Guessing Game, Free Online

3+ players10-30 minutesAges 6+Full list (720)

Phone on your forehead, friends shouting clues, tilt to score. Every deck is free and it runs in the browser, no app to install.

On this page
  1. How to play
  2. Rules and variations
  3. Tips for a good game
  4. How to play without a phone

The forehead guessing game is a fast party game where one player holds a phone on their forehead and tries to guess the word on the screen from their friends' clues. Tilt the phone down when you get it right and up to pass. This is a free Heads Up–style game that runs in the browser, with a 60-second timer, team scores and 720 family-friendly words in 11 decks, including Christmas, Thanksgiving and a Kids deck.

How to play

You need one phone and at least two other people. Three to eight players is the sweet spot.

  1. Pick decks. Choose one or more decks on the setup screen, such as Animals, Famous characters or Places, and press Start. On an iPhone, tap Allow when the page asks to use motion. That lets the tilt work.
  2. Phone to forehead. The guesser holds the phone flat against their forehead, screen facing out, so everyone else can read the word but the guesser cannot.
  3. Give clues. Everyone else shouts clues. They can describe it, act it, sing it or make the sound, but they cannot say the word itself or any part of it. For "polar bear" you might hear "big, white, lives on the ice".
  4. Tilt to score. When you guess the word, tilt the phone down toward the floor. That counts as Correct and the next word appears. Stuck? Tilt the phone up toward the ceiling to pass. If tilting feels awkward, tap the right half of the screen for Correct or the left half to Pass.
  5. Next guesser. When the 60 seconds are up, the phone shows how many you got. Hand it to the next player or the other team. The game keeps score and will not repeat a word until the deck runs out.

Rules and variations

The core rule is simple: the clue-givers may not say the word, spell it or say a part of it. If they do, the guesser should pass that card. Everything else is fair, including acting, humming and pointing at things in the room.

Variations to try:

  • Acting only. Clue-givers may not talk at all. It turns into reverse charades, where the whole room acts for one guesser. Great with the Animals and Sports decks.
  • One clue each. Go around the room and each person gives one clue in turn. Slower, but fairer when one loud player knows all the answers.
  • Team battle. Split into two teams. Only your own team gives clues on your turn. The other team watches and keeps you honest.
  • Hard mode. Turn on the Hard deck, with words like "jet lag", "an optical illusion" and "daylight saving time". Describing an idea is much harder than describing a thing.
  • Holiday deck. At a Christmas or Thanksgiving party, play only that deck. Guessing "ugly sweater" while wearing one is a moment people remember.

Tips for a good game

Turn the brightness up. People across the room need to read the word fast. Full brightness and full screen mode help a lot.

Hold it steady, then tilt clearly. Keep the phone level on your forehead while you listen. When you get it, make one clear nod down. Small wobbles will not trigger a score, but a lazy half-tilt might not either.

Mixed ages work well. Let kids give clues to adults first. Kids love knowing something the grown-ups do not. When a child is guessing, keep the Kids, Animals and Food decks on and let older players give gentle hints.

Help shy players. The guesser does not have to perform, they just listen and shout. That makes guessing a good first turn for quiet people. Let them guess before they have to give clues.

Keep turns short. Sixty seconds is plenty. A long turn with a stuck guesser gets boring for the room. Passing fast is the best way to score.

Watch the battery. Tilt and the screen-on mode use power. Charge the phone before the party, or plug it in between rounds.

How to play without a phone

The original version of this game uses sticky notes or cards. Write a word on a sticky note, without letting the guesser see, and stick it on their forehead. Everyone gives clues until they guess it, then they peel it off and stick on the next one.

For a timed version, write words on index cards and stack them face down. The guesser holds the stack to their forehead, facing out, and flips to the next card for each correct guess or pass. One person watches a clock for 60 seconds and counts the correct cards at the end.

You can use the full word list on this page for your cards. Print it, cut it into strips by deck, and you have a ready-made set for a party, a classroom or a long car trip.

All 720 words

Animals

  1. dog
  2. cat
  3. elephant
  4. giraffe
  5. monkey
  6. kangaroo
  7. penguin
  8. snake
  9. frog
  10. rabbit
  11. lion
  12. tiger
  13. bear
  14. horse
  15. cow
  16. pig
  17. sheep
  18. goat
  19. duck
  20. owl
  21. eagle
  22. dolphin
  23. whale
  24. shark
  25. octopus
  26. crab
  27. turtle
  28. butterfly
  29. bee
  30. spider
  31. zebra
  32. rhino
  33. hippo
  34. crocodile
  35. flamingo
  36. parrot
  37. camel
  38. donkey
  39. squirrel
  40. hedgehog
  41. sloth
  42. koala
  43. panda
  44. polar bear
  45. jellyfish
  46. seahorse
  47. alligator
  48. cheetah
  49. raccoon
  50. beaver
  51. otter
  52. platypus
  53. llama
  54. toucan
  55. pelican
  56. ladybug
  57. firefly
  58. lizard
  59. goldfish
  60. guinea pig
  61. bat
  62. fox
  63. wolf
  64. meerkat
  65. narwhal
  66. peacock
  67. skunk
  68. chameleon
  69. ostrich
  70. moose

Food

  1. pizza
  2. hamburger
  3. hot dog
  4. taco
  5. burrito
  6. sushi
  7. spaghetti
  8. lasagna
  9. pancake
  10. waffle
  11. french fries
  12. popcorn
  13. ice cream
  14. cupcake
  15. donut
  16. chocolate
  17. cookie
  18. banana
  19. apple
  20. strawberry
  21. watermelon
  22. pineapple
  23. grapes
  24. lemon
  25. mango
  26. avocado
  27. broccoli
  28. carrot
  29. potato
  30. tomato
  31. onion
  32. cheese
  33. bread
  34. cereal
  35. scrambled eggs
  36. peanut butter
  37. honey
  38. soup
  39. salad
  40. sandwich
  41. noodles
  42. rice
  43. dumplings
  44. pretzel
  45. bagel
  46. croissant
  47. muffin
  48. cheesecake
  49. brownie
  50. milkshake
  51. lemonade
  52. smoothie
  53. ketchup
  54. pickle
  55. mushroom
  56. coconut
  57. cherry
  58. kiwi
  59. nachos
  60. cotton candy
  61. lollipop
  62. marshmallow
  63. falafel
  64. hummus
  65. omelet
  66. chicken nuggets
  67. mac and cheese
  68. grilled cheese
  69. fried rice
  70. garlic bread

Famous characters

  1. Santa Claus
  2. a pirate
  3. a mermaid
  4. a wizard
  5. a fairy
  6. a superhero
  7. a princess
  8. a knight
  9. a king
  10. a queen
  11. a dragon
  12. a unicorn
  13. a ghost
  14. a witch
  15. an alien
  16. a robot
  17. a giant
  18. a troll
  19. a genie
  20. a caveman
  21. a mad scientist
  22. a detective
  23. Cinderella
  24. Snow White
  25. Rapunzel
  26. Little Red Riding Hood
  27. the Big Bad Wolf
  28. Goldilocks
  29. Pinocchio
  30. Peter Pan
  31. Captain Hook
  32. Tinker Bell
  33. Alice in Wonderland
  34. the Mad Hatter
  35. the Cheshire Cat
  36. the White Rabbit
  37. Humpty Dumpty
  38. Robin Hood
  39. King Arthur
  40. Merlin
  41. Sherlock Holmes
  42. Aladdin
  43. Hercules
  44. Zeus
  45. the Tooth Fairy
  46. the Easter Bunny
  47. Jack Frost
  48. Mother Goose
  49. Tarzan
  50. the Gingerbread Man
  51. Puss in Boots
  52. Thumbelina
  53. Rumpelstiltskin
  54. Rip Van Winkle
  55. Johnny Appleseed
  56. Albert Einstein
  57. Leonardo da Vinci
  58. Mozart
  59. Beethoven
  60. Shakespeare
  61. Cleopatra
  62. Abraham Lincoln
  63. George Washington
  64. Isaac Newton
  65. Marie Curie
  66. Thomas Edison
  67. the Wright brothers
  68. Florence Nightingale
  69. Amelia Earhart
  70. Neil Armstrong
  71. King Tut
  72. Benjamin Franklin
  73. Vincent van Gogh
  74. the Mona Lisa

Jobs

  1. teacher
  2. doctor
  3. nurse
  4. dentist
  5. firefighter
  6. police officer
  7. chef
  8. baker
  9. farmer
  10. pilot
  11. astronaut
  12. mail carrier
  13. bus driver
  14. taxi driver
  15. waiter
  16. cashier
  17. hairdresser
  18. photographer
  19. musician
  20. ballet dancer
  21. magician
  22. clown
  23. lifeguard
  24. mechanic
  25. plumber
  26. electrician
  27. carpenter
  28. gardener
  29. scientist
  30. veterinarian
  31. zookeeper
  32. librarian
  33. judge
  34. news reporter
  35. weather presenter
  36. DJ
  37. tour guide
  38. flight attendant
  39. ship captain
  40. train driver
  41. garbage collector
  42. window cleaner
  43. construction worker
  44. babysitter
  45. sports coach
  46. referee
  47. yoga teacher
  48. tailor
  49. florist
  50. fisherman
  51. beekeeper
  52. cowboy
  53. surgeon
  54. architect
  55. pizza delivery driver
  56. lumberjack
  57. dog walker
  58. cartoonist
  59. game designer
  60. ice cream seller
  61. park ranger
  62. chess player

Things at home

  1. sofa
  2. bed
  3. pillow
  4. blanket
  5. lamp
  6. refrigerator
  7. oven
  8. microwave
  9. toaster
  10. kettle
  11. kitchen sink
  12. bathtub
  13. shower
  14. toothbrush
  15. toothpaste
  16. soap
  17. towel
  18. mirror
  19. hairbrush
  20. comb
  21. television
  22. remote control
  23. bookshelf
  24. alarm clock
  25. curtains
  26. rug
  27. doormat
  28. doorbell
  29. stairs
  30. window
  31. desk
  32. laptop
  33. phone charger
  34. vacuum cleaner
  35. broom
  36. mop
  37. laundry basket
  38. washing machine
  39. clothes dryer
  40. iron
  41. ironing board
  42. coat hanger
  43. closet
  44. drawer
  45. light bulb
  46. candle
  47. picture frame
  48. houseplant
  49. ceiling fan
  50. air conditioner
  51. smoke alarm
  52. house key
  53. mailbox
  54. trash can
  55. recycling bin
  56. frying pan
  57. spatula
  58. whisk
  59. cutting board
  60. coffee mug
  61. teapot
  62. cookie jar
  63. fridge magnet
  64. garage
  65. attic
  66. basement
  67. rocking chair
  68. cushion
  69. slippers
  70. bathrobe
  71. toilet paper
  72. dishwasher

Sports

  1. soccer
  2. basketball
  3. baseball
  4. tennis
  5. golf
  6. bowling
  7. volleyball
  8. table tennis
  9. badminton
  10. ice hockey
  11. figure skating
  12. skiing
  13. snowboarding
  14. surfing
  15. skateboarding
  16. scuba diving
  17. gymnastics
  18. swimming
  19. cycling
  20. marathon
  21. high jump
  22. long jump
  23. pole vault
  24. hurdles
  25. relay race
  26. rowing
  27. kayaking
  28. sailing
  29. rock climbing
  30. hiking
  31. yoga
  32. weightlifting
  33. cricket
  34. rugby
  35. American football
  36. lacrosse
  37. water polo
  38. softball
  39. curling
  40. bobsled
  41. ski jumping
  42. horse riding
  43. triathlon
  44. cheerleading
  45. roller skating
  46. frisbee
  47. trampoline
  48. parkour
  49. BMX
  50. mountain biking
  51. billiards
  52. mini golf
  53. jump rope
  54. hula hoop
  55. tug of war
  56. synchronized swimming
  57. speed skating

Places

  1. beach
  2. school
  3. library
  4. hospital
  5. airport
  6. train station
  7. zoo
  8. farm
  9. museum
  10. park
  11. playground
  12. supermarket
  13. bakery
  14. restaurant
  15. movie theater
  16. swimming pool
  17. gym
  18. castle
  19. desert
  20. jungle
  21. rainforest
  22. forest
  23. mountain
  24. volcano
  25. island
  26. cave
  27. waterfall
  28. lake
  29. river
  30. ocean
  31. the North Pole
  32. Antarctica
  33. outer space
  34. the moon
  35. Mars
  36. Paris
  37. London
  38. New York
  39. Tokyo
  40. Rome
  41. Egypt
  42. the pyramids
  43. the Eiffel Tower
  44. Great Wall of China
  45. Statue of Liberty
  46. Big Ben
  47. the Grand Canyon
  48. Niagara Falls
  49. Mount Everest
  50. Venice
  51. aquarium
  52. circus
  53. amusement park
  54. water park
  55. campsite
  56. bowling alley
  57. ice rink
  58. fire station
  59. police station
  60. post office
  61. hotel
  62. igloo
  63. lighthouse
  64. treehouse
  65. barn
  66. shopping mall
  67. bus stop
  68. skyscraper
  69. stadium
  70. Hawaii
  71. Australia

Christmas

  1. reindeer
  2. Rudolph
  3. Christmas elf
  4. snowman
  5. Christmas tree
  6. stocking
  7. candy cane
  8. gingerbread house
  9. sleigh
  10. chimney
  11. wreath
  12. ornament
  13. tinsel
  14. Christmas lights
  15. wrapping paper
  16. gift bow
  17. snowflake
  18. snow globe
  19. hot chocolate
  20. milk and cookies
  21. Santa's workshop
  22. the Nutcracker
  23. Scrooge
  24. Christmas carols
  25. jingle bells
  26. sledding
  27. snowball
  28. snow angel
  29. mittens
  30. scarf
  31. earmuffs
  32. ugly sweater
  33. fireplace
  34. advent calendar
  35. Christmas Eve
  36. Christmas morning
  37. naughty list
  38. Mrs. Claus
  39. toy soldier
  40. angel
  41. holly
  42. poinsettia
  43. fruitcake
  44. Christmas cracker
  45. paper crown
  46. stocking stuffer
  47. Christmas pajamas
  48. snowplow
  49. icicle
  50. The Polar Express
  51. Christmas card
  52. carolers
  53. Santa hat
  54. sleigh bells
  55. roasted chestnuts
  56. gingerbread man cookie

Thanksgiving

  1. turkey
  2. pumpkin pie
  3. mashed potatoes
  4. gravy
  5. stuffing
  6. cranberry sauce
  7. sweet potatoes
  8. cornbread
  9. dinner rolls
  10. green bean casserole
  11. apple pie
  12. pecan pie
  13. wishbone
  14. drumstick
  15. leftovers
  16. pilgrim
  17. Mayflower
  18. Plymouth Rock
  19. cornucopia
  20. harvest
  21. scarecrow
  22. hay ride
  23. corn maze
  24. pumpkin patch
  25. autumn leaves
  26. acorn
  27. football game
  28. parade balloon
  29. marching band
  30. turkey trot
  31. family dinner
  32. kids' table
  33. grandma's house
  34. giving thanks
  35. food coma
  36. nap on the couch
  37. Black Friday
  38. November
  39. maple leaf
  40. apple cider
  41. turkey sandwich
  42. gobble gobble
  43. oven mitts
  44. pie crust
  45. whipped cream
  46. hand turkey
  47. gravy boat
  48. squash
  49. corn on the cob
  50. the Thanksgiving parade

Kids

  1. teddy bear
  2. building blocks
  3. crayons
  4. coloring book
  5. jigsaw puzzle
  6. kite
  7. yo-yo
  8. swing
  9. slide
  10. sandbox
  11. seesaw
  12. merry-go-round
  13. bubbles
  14. balloon
  15. dinosaur
  16. rainbow
  17. sticker
  18. rubber duck
  19. piggy bank
  20. lunch box
  21. backpack
  22. school bus
  23. pencil case
  24. glue stick
  25. scissors
  26. modeling clay
  27. finger painting
  28. sidewalk chalk
  29. sandcastle
  30. water balloon
  31. toy car
  32. train set
  33. dollhouse
  34. puppet
  35. jack-in-the-box
  36. spinning top
  37. marbles
  38. rocking horse
  39. tricycle
  40. scooter
  41. treasure map
  42. treasure chest
  43. pillow fort
  44. birthday cake
  45. party hat
  46. magic wand
  47. bedtime story
  48. nap time
  49. recess
  50. homework
  51. show and tell
  52. snack time
  53. bath time
  54. nursery rhyme
  55. alphabet
  56. counting sheep
  57. night light
  58. pajamas
  59. superhero cape
  60. face paint
  61. ice cream truck
  62. lemonade stand
  63. hide and seek
  64. hopscotch
  65. musical chairs
  66. Simon says
  67. peekaboo
  68. stroller
  69. snow day
  70. field trip
  71. class pet
  72. gold star
  73. spelling test

Hard

  1. gravity
  2. electricity
  3. Wi-Fi
  4. password
  5. echo
  6. shadow
  7. reflection
  8. time travel
  9. jet lag
  10. déjà vu
  11. daylight saving time
  12. leap year
  13. photosynthesis
  14. a black hole
  15. the Milky Way
  16. a meteor shower
  17. a solar eclipse
  18. the Northern Lights
  19. an earthquake
  20. a tornado
  21. a thunderstorm
  22. fog
  23. a magnet
  24. a compass
  25. a telescope
  26. a microscope
  27. a hot air balloon
  28. a submarine
  29. a time machine
  30. a crossword
  31. a podcast
  32. a selfie
  33. an emoji
  34. a hashtag
  35. a QR code
  36. a barcode
  37. autocorrect
  38. a screenshot
  39. airplane mode
  40. voicemail
  41. a group chat
  42. procrastination
  43. a tongue twister
  44. an optical illusion
  45. brain freeze
  46. hiccups
  47. goosebumps
  48. a daydream
  49. a riddle
  50. a palindrome
  51. a haiku
  52. a magic trick
  53. a standing ovation
  54. a fist bump
  55. a whisper
  56. a surprise party
  57. a talent show
  58. a road trip
  59. a sleepover
  60. a power outage
  61. a traffic jam
  62. rush hour
  63. a speed bump
  64. a roundabout
  65. a mirage

FAQ

Is this the Heads Up! app?

No. This is our own free forehead guessing game that runs in your browser. It is not made by or connected to the makers of the Heads Up! app, and it has its own word decks.

How do you play the forehead guessing game online?

Open this page, pick decks and press Start. Hold the phone on your forehead with the screen facing your friends. They give clues, you guess, and you tilt down for correct or up to pass.

Why is the tilt not working on my iPhone?

iPhones ask for permission before a web page can read motion. Tap Allow when the game asks. If you tapped Don't Allow, reload the page and try again, or just tap the screen: right half for Correct, left half to Pass.

How many players do you need?

Two people can play, taking turns guessing and giving clues. It is more fun with three or more, and you can split into two teams to keep score.

What are good forehead game words for kids?

The Kids, Animals and Food decks use words children know well, like teddy bear, penguin and pizza. Leave the Hard deck off for younger players.

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