For Picolo fans
Looking for an app like Picolo or Boomit?
Short answer: Picolo and Boomit are great for getting a night started, Picolo with drinking dares, Boomit with "who's most likely to" questions. But after a while you often want a game you actually play together. That's Grabbit: a team game where you guess the same words across three rounds (describe, act out, one word). Play it sober, or with the Spicy (18+) theme, as bold as your party.
How Grabbit compares to Picolo and Boomit
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Picolo & Boomit: individual dares and reveals, phone passed around. Fast and fun, but everyone "waits their turn".
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Grabbit: teams compete, everyone plays continuously. It gets funnier each round as the words come back.
They don't compete, many groups start with Picolo/Boomit and switch to Grabbit once everyone's warmed up.
Why people switch (or add it)
Direct answer: because Grabbit gives more team play and creativity. Picolo and Boomit are static, you get a fixed prompt and react. Grabbit hands you a springboard you fill in yourself: your description, your act-out, your spin. That makes every game different and keeps it fun for longer. Ready-made words or your own cards, automatic timer and scoring, themes from wholesome to 18+, for 4 or more players in as many teams as you like. Free to play, with an optional upgrade for extra themes. In English and Dutch.
FAQ
Is Grabbit a drinking game?
No, Grabbit is a team word-guessing game at its core. But with the 18+ theme it fits right into a night with drinks, you can add your own shots or forfeits.
What's a good alternative to Picolo?
If you want a game with real gameplay instead of one-off dares, Grabbit is a strong pick. For a pure drinking game, Picolo is still Picolo.
Can I add my own words/dares?
Yes, the "Create your own" theme lets you build custom cards, perfect for inside jokes.
Does Grabbit work offline?
Yes, fully. Once downloaded you don't need internet, so it works at a festival or abroad too.