Fishbowl

The Salad Bowl party game — describe it, act it out, one word. Two teams, three rounds. Free, no download.

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Fishbowl, aka Salad Bowl — the best group party game, online

Fishbowl is a team word game that gets funnier every round because you play the same words three ways. First everyone secretly adds a few words or names to the bowl. Then two teams take turns racing the clock: round 1 you describe the word, round 2 you act it out (charades), and round 3 you can only say one word. By round three the whole group knows the words, so a single perfect clue brings the house down. It runs the whole bowl for you — no paper, no download, no signup.

How to play

  1. Add words to the bowl. Everyone submits a few words or phrases at the start.
  2. Round 1 — Describe. Teams take turns; the active player describes each word (without saying it) while their team guesses against the timer.
  3. Round 2 — Act. Same words, now charades — no talking.
  4. Round 3 — One word. Same words again, but a single-word clue only. Most points across the rounds wins.

Perfect for video calls and team socials

Because everyone plays from their own device while the describing and acting happen on camera, Fishbowl is a brilliant team game for a Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Google Meet call — and a party favourite in person too. More group games: Team Trivia, Say Anything, Scattergories, Would You Rather, Spectrum and Chameleon.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fishbowl online free?

Yes — completely free, no download and no signup. One person creates a room, everyone joins with the code, and you play in the browser on any device.

What is the Fishbowl game (Salad Bowl)?

Fishbowl is a team word game in three rounds using the same set of words each time: round 1 you describe the word, round 2 you act it out (charades), round 3 you can say only one word. Everyone adds the words at the start, so it is personal and hilarious.

Can you play Fishbowl over Zoom or Teams?

Yes — it is made for video calls. Everyone joins from their own device and plays alongside the Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet call, which is where the describing, acting and laughing happen.

How many people do you need?

At least 4, so you can make two teams. It gets better with more — 6 to 12 is a great range for a party or team social.

Do I need the physical game or paper?

No. This runs the whole bowl for you — collecting words, splitting teams, tracking the three rounds and scoring — all in the browser.