3 Letter Words Guessing Game | Fun Vocabulary Game

Can you guess the 3-letter word before the picture is fully revealed? In this fun guessing game, you’ll see pictures of simple 3-letter words, but they’ll start off hidden behind colored shapes. Try to guess the word as fast as you can before the full image is revealed!

This activity is a great way to practice short, simple words in a fun and engaging way. It can be used as a quick vocabulary warm-up, a review activity for 3-letter words, or just as a fun extra timeactivity.

This game features 20 words. If you want to explore even more 3-letter words, check out our extensive A-to-Z list of 3-letter words.

How to Play

To get started, play the video and watch closely. There are 20 rounds, and in each round, a picture will be slowly revealed from behind colored shapes. Your goal is to guess the 3-letter word before you can see the full image!

Playing in Class

If you’re using this game with students, here are some ways to make it interactive:

  • Have students write down their guesses, raise their hands, or call out answers.
  • Let students compete individually, in pairs, or in small teams.
  • Want to make it more exciting? Challenge students to guess as quickly as possible. Pause the video when students are ready to guess.