Team games / TABLE BANDIT

Fishbowl

Guess the same set of prompts in three different ways.

4–12 playersVideo or in personFree browser game

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A good fit for: A team game that gets funnier as everyone remembers earlier clues.

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How to play Fishbowl

Step 1
Round 1: describe. Round 2: use exactly one word. Round 3: act silently.
Example: For Pirate: describe a sailor, then use “treasure,” then act silently in the last round.
Step 2
The clue giver checks the prompt privately. Each correct guess removes it from the bowl.
Example: After a teammate guesses Pirate, tap Got it to remove it from the bowl.
Step 3
Teams alternate one-minute turns. Refill the same bowl for the next round. Highest total wins.
Example: Once every prompt is guessed, the same words return with a new clue rule.

Good to know

What is the order of the three rounds?

Table Bandit uses description, exactly one word, then silent acting. Other groups use different orders; agree on this version before starting.

Do we use new words in each round?

No. The same bowl returns for all three clue styles. Use the game’s normal turn controls to continue; New round starts a fresh social round instead of preserving the current bowl.

Bring your friends

Create a room with your name and share its invite link or code. Friends join from their own phones or laptops. If you are apart, use a separate voice or video call; Table Bandit does not provide voice chat. One shared laptop is another option when you can keep private cards and answers hidden from the right players.

You can open a room alone to prepare. Start when the group is ready; if someone joins later, the host can restart with everyone. Use the game’s normal turn controls to finish a match, or New round for a fresh start. Add score records a round winner when you want to keep score.

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