Charades

Hi, people!

Mind you, I'm not playing games, but translating!!! ;) I need to know the name of the game "Charades" in Spanish. In Argentina we call it "Dígalo con mímica", but I guess it must have a different name in other Latin American countries, and even in Spain. The dictionary provides "Charadas", but the description is of a completely different game. What I mean is the game you play in a living room full of friends, two teams, one person "acts" the title of a movie (or TV show or song, etc.), provided by the opposite team, and the rest of the person's team has to guess the title, you know...

Thanks in advance!!!
Laura ;)

Here were I live (Mexico) we call it "CARAS Y GESTOS"

Thanks, Mario! Do you know if it's called like that in other places?
Anyone else?
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No, thats pretty much for latin america because there was a show on tv called like that and there are some games also (monopolio, turista, CARAS Y GESTOS)

if you have an idea or think we're missing something, let me know, i'm always eager to help.

wow! thanks again, mario! it's very good info!!!
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Hi. I've played the game you describe in Spain (Madrid). Everybody calls it "jugar a las películas". Obviously, it is not a suitable name because when it is not a film title what you are supposed to guess, then you have to describe what exactly you are playing at, like: "jugar a las películas, pero con títulos de canciones". However, that's the way it is over here. Hope that is helpful.

oh, yes! it's helpful... I had found the expression, too, now I have the explanation. THANKS! In fact, I haven't played in a while but when we were kids we always guessed movie titles only... I think it's still the way it's done here.
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