Have you heard of the salad bowl game? This free party game is perfect for your next gathering. I will share the steps.
If you like charades, you should definitely try the salad bowl game. 🥗
Looking for a quick, fun, and free party game for your next gathering? We’ve got a game you’ll want to try! I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about the salad bowl game.
A simple game that combines elements of charades and taboo. We tested it and it’s very easy to learn. Plus, you probably already have the supplies you need to play at home.
Salad bowl games are suitable for almost all ages, so kids can get involved too. Best played in groups of 6 or more, it’s perfect for your next holiday, family gathering, party, and more. Unlike other board games, it’s fine for large groups. When it comes to this game, the more the merrier!
Were you interested? There are instructions for the salad bowl game. Keep reading to learn how to play!
Here’s how to play the salad bowl game:
Game Objective: Each round team volunteers/players have one objective. It’s about having your teammates quickly guess what is written on the piece of paper. If the team’s guess is correct, the volunteer picks up another piece of paper and continues giving clues. Each team of volunteers has one minute to ask their team to guess as many secret words as possible.
How the game is scored: Each team gets 1 point for each word they guess correctly.
How to set up the salad bowl game:
Setting up a salad bowl game is easy. Here’s a list of what you’ll need:
A salad bowl or large bowl A few small sheets of paper Extra paper to keep score A writing utensil A timer
Once you have everything you need, give each player 4-6 pieces of paper and a writing utensil. Have them secretly write down people, places, and things on their own pieces of paper. Movie titles, fictional characters, and famous people can also be used.
Once done, have the players fold the paper strips and toss them into the salad bowl (if you don’t have a salad bowl, you can use a pot or other large container). No peeking allowed! 🙈
Now, let’s explain the salad bowl game…
Ready to play? The Salad Bowl Game is easy to learn and play in just 4 easy steps. Follow the instructions for the salad bowl game!
1. Build a team.
Divide the group into two teams of equal number of players (you may need to make three or four teams if the group is large). Designate one player to also be the scorekeeper.
2. Choose someone to give the first clue.
Have each team choose a volunteer for the first round, choose the team to go first, and set the timer for 1 minute.
3. Let’s start playing! There are three rounds with different guessing methods.
Round 1 – Verbal clues
The first round is similar to the Taboo game. Start the timer and the first volunteer removes a piece of paper from the salad bowl and identifies the secret word written on it. In this round, volunteers can only give verbal hints. Props and gestures are prohibited.
Players can give hints using as many words as they like. What about the prey? They cannot say the words (or parts of words) written on paper. For example, if a piece of paper says “skateboard”, a player cannot say “skate”, “board”, or even “skater”. All they can say is, “Tony Hawk is famous for riding this.”
When time stops, the other team is given the opportunity to play a round. At the end of the round, the scorekeeper tallies the scores. Each team receives 1 point for each correct answer.
Round 2 – Charades
The second round is similar to the game Charades, with no talking allowed. Have each team choose a new volunteer. Set the timer for 1 minute and begin volunteering your first team. This player can use hand gestures, but cannot speak or make any sounds. 🤐 For example, if you get the word “Jaws”/movie title, you can’t hum the theme song, but you can pretend you have a dorsal fin.
Have each team take turns tallying up their points.
Round 3 – One word only
Have each team nominate a new volunteer for the final round. This round is similar to the first round, except that players must keep their clues to one word only. The words they say aloud should not appear on a piece of paper.
For example, if a piece of paper says “Basketball Net,” a player can give clues like “Shaq,” “Jordan,” or “Dunk.” Saying “net” or “ball” is not allowed. If your team doesn’t understand a word, it’s up to you to set the rules for whether they can skip it and try a new secret word instead.
Have each team take turns tallying up their points.
4. Score the game.
Add up the scores for each round. The team with the highest score wins the game.
Who would have thought that such a simple and free game could be so much fun? 🙌 If you need a game at your next party, try this one!
“This game is great fun for large groups. Many board games usually have a maximum of 6 or 8 players. This is great because it can be played by a group of people.This game allows you to play with a large group, such as at a Christmas or New Year gathering. I think it’s suitable for all ages. Teens and adults as well as young children can understand and have a laugh. It’s a really, really funny game for the whole family. And it’s for teenagers who are usually hard to please!” – Colin, Hip2Save
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