For 30 Seconds fans
Like 30 Seconds but want more?
Short answer: if you enjoy 30 Seconds, describing words to your team against the clock, Grabbit is the next step. It takes that same idea and adds more: alongside describing, you also act out and use one word (three rounds with the same words), plus themes, the option to make your own cards, and an 18+ version. More creativity, more variety, the same team feel.
What Grabbit adds to 30 Seconds
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Three rounds instead of one mechanic: describe (like 30 Seconds), then act out, then one word. The same words return, so it gets funnier each round.
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More creativity: 30 Seconds gives you fixed cards; Grabbit gives springboards you fill in, your description, your act-out.
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Themes: from wholesome to Wild party to Spicy (18+).
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Custom cards: "Create your own" lets you build your own words for inside jokes.
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All in the app: automatic timer and scoring, no board needed.
30 Seconds vs Grabbit
| 30 Seconds | Grabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanic | Describe against the clock | Describe + act out + one word (3 rounds) |
| Words | Fixed cards | Ready-made and add your own |
| Themes | - | Several, incl. 18+ |
| Format | Board game (and app) | App: just your phone |
| Creative input | Limited | You fill in the springboard yourself |
How it works
Split into teams, pick a theme, and guess as many words per round as you can before time runs out. Round 1 describe, round 2 act out, round 3 one word. 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 there an app like 30 Seconds?
Grabbit is close to 30 Seconds, guessing words in teams against the clock, but adds two extra rounds (act out, one word), plus themes, custom cards and an 18+ version.
What's a good alternative to 30 Seconds?
If you like 30 Seconds but want more variety and creativity, Grabbit is a natural next step, with the same team dynamic.
Does Grabbit have an 18+ version?
Yes, the "Spicy (18+)" theme adds bolder words and dares, something 30 Seconds doesn't have.
Does Grabbit work offline?
Yes. Just like the board game, you don't need a connection: once downloaded, everything runs on your phone.