Fishbowl word generator
Same words. Three ways to play.
How to play Fishbowl ↗Good words. Great guesses.
Prompts stay in this browser. Share a printed list after the game if you want to keep the words secret.
How to use your Fishbowl word list
Make your bowl
Choose a category, a difficulty and a list size. Each list contains unique prompts. Copy or print the slips and fold them so only the clue giver can see the next one.
Describe, then use one word, then act
Keep the same words for all three rounds. In the first, describe without saying the answer. In the second, give exactly one word. In the third, act silently. Return the words to the bowl between rounds.
Agree on turns
Split into two teams. Take one-minute turns and award one point per correct guess. Before starting, agree whether a skipped slip goes back in the bowl.
Example: For Pirate, first describe a sailor who searches for treasure; next round, use “treasure”; finally, silently act like a pirate. Use the same answer each time.
Easy Fishbowl words to start with
- Umbrella
- Toothbrush
- Backpack
- Telescope
- Guitar
- Ladder
- Scissors
- Headphones
- Kettle
- Suitcase
- Skateboard
- Vacuum cleaner
Good to know
Why did I get fewer words than the requested list size?
Each bowl has unique prompts. If a narrow category and difficulty has fewer matches, the generator uses all available prompts and tells you the actual count. Choose Mixed or Everything for a bigger bowl.
Are these words imported into a Table Bandit room?
This tool makes a separate printable or copyable list. The synchronized Fishbowl game uses its own built-in prompt pack; generated lists are not imported into rooms.
Want a room for everyone?
The browser game handles the turns with its own built-in prompts.
Play Fishbowl ↗Read the full rules