Say Anything!
Talk as much as you like to help your team guess. But, no acting it out in this round. Remember the words for next round.
“Yellow fruit. Monkeys love it.”PhoneFiends / Party games Salad Bowl
2–12 PLAYERS · TWO TEAMS · THREE ROUNDS
Salad Bowl
The party game that mixes charades with memory and a lot of laughs. Describe it, remember it, then act it out. The same words return each round, with fewer clues to help your team guess.
Free to Play & No Account Required!
HOW TO PLAY SALAD BOWL
Three rounds.
- Everyone submits words.There are no wrong answers!
- One player becomes the hinter for their team.
- The hinter gets one word at a time and helps their teammates guess it using the current round’s rules . Stuck? Tap Skip for another word—skip as often as you need!
- Correct guess? The hinter taps GOT IT! to score and get the next word.
- Guess every word to finish the round. The same words return with new rules. After Round 3 , the team with the most points wins!
Make it count.
You get one word as your clue. Lean on what your team remembers from the first round.
“Monkey.”Charades Only!
No words whatsoever! This is the real test!
Peeling a banana and taking a bite.BEFORE WE PLAY
Common
Questions
What is the Salad Bowl game?
Salad Bowl is a team party game in which players guess the same collection of words over three rounds, using descriptions, one-word clues, and acting. This browser version manages the shared word bowl, timer, and scores.
How many people can play?
Play with 2–12 players split into two teams, with at least one player on each team. Each person joins the same room on a phone or another device with a web browser.
What words should we put in the bowl?
Try familiar people, places, objects, animals, or inside jokes your group knows. Choose words you can imagine describing and acting out. You can also use the randomize option when submitting words.
Can we skip a word?
Yes. You can skip as often as you need. A skipped word stays in the bowl for later.
Can we play another game with the same players?
Yes. After the final scores, the host selects Play Again. The group returns to the same room with its players and teams, ready to submit fresh words.
Can we play Salad Bowl remotely?
Yes, with a separate video call so teammates can hear clues and see the acting round. Each player also opens PhoneFiends in a browser and joins the host’s room.
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