Fishbowl
Same words, three rounds: describe it, then one word only, then act it out. Memory is your best friend.
How to play
- The clue-giver holds the phone so only they can see it, then taps Start.
- Round 1: describe it, but don’t say the word. Round 2: one word only. Round 3: act it out, silently.
- Tap Got it for every correct guess, or Skip to move on.
- The clue-giver scores 1 per guess. The same words come back each round, so remember them.
Fishbowl: the party game that gets funnier each round
Fishbowl, sometimes called Salad Bowl, Celebrity or Monikers, is a guessing game played in three rounds with the same pile of words. In round one you describe the word, in round two you can say just one word, and in round three you act it out in silence.
Because the words come back every round, the clues build on each other. By round three, a single gesture can recall a joke from twenty minutes earlier, and everyone has an inside story for every card. The phone keeps the shared bowl, the timer and the score, so nobody has to tear up paper.
Pick words from 144 famous people, things and phrases, or add your own for a personal bowl. Fishbowl is best with 4 or more players, and you can play it in two teams. Each correct guess is a point for the clue-giver, and a round ends when the bowl is empty.
It is a favourite for game nights, office parties and big family gatherings. It plays offline once loaded and works on a TV browser as well.
Tips
- In round 1, give clues people will remember later.
- In round 2, pick the one word that recalls round 1.
- In round 3, act out the joke rather than the word.
Fishbowl questions
How many players do you need for Fishbowl?
Fishbowl needs at least 4 players and works with up to 30 on one phone, passed round the group. With 4 or more players you can also play in two teams.
How long does a game of Fishbowl take?
About 30 to 45 minutes with the default settings. On the game page, open “Game ends” to choose a number of rounds, a target score or Endless, or tap End at any time to see the scores.
Is Fishbowl suitable for kids?
Yes. Every Fishbowl prompt is family-friendly, so it works for kids, classrooms and family gatherings as well as adult parties.
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