30 Seconds - The Quick Thinking Fast Talking Game

30 Seconds: The Ultimate Fast-Paced General Knowledge Game!

Get ready for exhilarating fun with 30 Seconds, the popular general knowledge game that challenges your quick thinking and communication skills! Play in teams of two or four and race against the clock to guess as many words as possible from your teammate's clues. It's like Charades, but with words, and the main rule is simple: you can't say the actual word or any part of it!

How to Play:
Teams advance their token along a vibrant game track, with each square featuring a different picture. In every round, your team draws a card and has a mere 30 seconds to describe up to five different words or phrases. For each correct guess, your team moves one square forward. The goal? Be the first to reach the end of the track!

Game Play Mechanics:
Handicap Die: At the start of each round, roll a special die (with values of 0, 1, or 2) to determine your handicap for that round.

Card Sides: Each card has a yellow and a blue side. You'll use the side that matches the square your token is currently on.

Five Words: Every side of the card presents five words or phrases for your team to guess.

Timer On! The opposing team flips the 30-second timer to start the clock.

Scoring: Your team's score is calculated by taking the number of correct answers and subtracting your handicap.

Advance Your Token: Move your token forward by the number of squares equal to your score for the round.

Crafting Clever Clues
Clues in 30 Seconds are typically short, relying heavily on synonyms and associations. For instance, if the answer is "Gauteng," a clue could be as simple as "in which province is Johannesburg found?" Or, for "The Nelson Mandela Bridge," you might hear "The Bridge which was named after the first black president of South Africa." While official rules have strict guidelines and penalties for incorrect clues, many players opt for more relaxed "house rules" to keep the game flowing quickly and maximize enjoyment!

Contents: 250 Cards ( 2 400 names), 1 game cardboard, one 30 second timer, 1 die, 4 playing tokens and rules.