Heads Up! Kids is a stroke of genius. While the original game is a blast, it can be frustrating for children who can't read quickly. This version solves that by using charming, colorful illustrations instead of text. Watching a five-year-old try to act out a 'Elephant' or 'Eating Pizza' based on a picture is pure comedy gold.
It’s the perfect 'waiting in line' app. It requires no setup, and the scavenger hunt mode is a brilliant way to get kids moving and interacting with their environment. The ability to record the gameplay videos is a wonderful feature, capturing those genuine moments of family laughter that you'll want to keep forever. It’s wholesome, engaging, and arguably the best family game on the App Store.
Available on: iPhone, iPod
Version 2.2.2Tue Jun 29 2021
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If you love “Heads Up!” the game created by Ellen DeGeneres, played on her show and by millions of people around the world, then get ready for "Heads Up! Kids," a fun and exciting game you can play with your little ones, no matter their reading level!
From animals to actions to items around the house -- give clues to help your teammate guess the picture that’s on their head before time runs out! Whether you’re waiting in line, on a road trip, or having a family game night, "Heads Up! Kids" is the only game you need to keep the good times rolling!
Features:
- Play with one friend, or one hundred at the same time.
- Pull up a new card simply by tilting your phone.
- Keep videos of your hilarious game play
- Diverse categories let you challenge and entertain your kids for hours, all from one app!
- Scavenger hunt-style pack where it’s up to you to find the pictures to complete the deck.
With a ton of themed decks packed to the brim with exciting gameplay cards, the fun never ends!
Decks include:
- Animals
- Actions
- Who Am I?
- Around the World
- Scavenger Hunt
- And lots more!
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.If you love “Heads Up!” the game created by Ellen DeGeneres, played on her show and by millions of people around the world, then get ready for "Heads Up! Kids," a fun and exciting game you can play with your little ones, no matter their reading level!
From animals to actions to items around the house -- give clues to help your teammate guess the picture that’s on their head before time runs out! Whether you’re waiting in line, on a road trip, or having a family game night, "Heads Up! Kids" is the only game you need to keep the good times rolling!
Features:
- Play with one friend, or one hundred at the same time.
- Pull up a new card simply by tilting your phone.
- Keep videos of your hilarious game play
- Diverse categories let you challenge and entertain your kids for hours, all from one app!
- Scavenger hunt-style pack where it’s up to you to find the pictures to complete the deck.
With a ton of themed decks packed to the brim with exciting gameplay cards, the fun never ends!
Decks include:
- Animals
- Actions
- Who Am I?
- Around the World
- Scavenger Hunt
- And lots more!







Heads Up! Kids is the kid-friendly version of the popular charades game. Instead of words, players guess pictures of animals, actions, and household items. It’s designed for children of all ages and reading levels. Tilt the phone to draw new cards and record hilarious videos of your family and friends giving clues.
Purely illustration-based gameplay—no reading required
Hilarious video recording of every round
Diverse decks including Animals, Actions, and Sesame Street
Scavenger hunt-style packs for active play
Simple tilt-based controls perfect for small hands
Have the child hold the phone to their forehead. The rest of the family then acts out the picture shown. If the child guesses correctly, they tilt the phone down; to skip, they tilt it up.
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