5 Letter Word Guessing Game | Fun Vocabulary Game

Can you guess the 5-letter word before the picture is fully revealed? In this fun guessing game, you’ll see pictures of common 5-letter words hidden behind colored shapes. Your challenge is to figure out the word before the image is fully revealed!

This activity is great for building vocabulary in a fun and interactive way. It can be used as an introductory or review activity for 5-letter words, or simply as a fun vocabulary game when you have extra time in class.

This game includes 20 words. For more 5-letter words, check out our extensive A-to-Z list of 5-letter words.

How to Play

To play, simply start the video. There are 20 rounds, and in each round, you’ll see a picture hidden behind colored shapes. Your challenge is to guess the 5-letter word before the image is fully revealed!

Playing in Class

There are several ways to use this game in the classroom:

  • Have students write down their answers, raise their hands, or shout out their guesses.
  • Students can play individually, in pairs, or in small groups.
  • For an extra challenge, pause the video when students are ready to guess and see who can answer the fastest!