30 Seconds Style Game
Five in Thirty is a free browser team game for 4–16 players, rated Medium and suggested for ages 10 and up. Five things on a card, thirty seconds on the clock. Describe as many as you can. A game takes about 10 min. There is nothing to download and no sign-up.
How to play Five in Thirty
Pick the describer
The team on screen picks one describer who holds the phone.
Describe all five
Describe the five things in any order without saying the words. Tap each one your team gets right.
Score the card
When time is up, your team scores one point per ticked item. Pass the phone to the other team.
Stuck mid-game? Tap ? Help at the top of the game. It shows what to do at the exact step you are on.
Quick facts
- Players
- 4–16
- Time
- 10 min
- Devices
- One shared phone or screen
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Suggested age
- 10+
- Cost
- Free
- Type
- Team games
- Good for
- Office, Family, Large groups
Five in Thirty FAQ
How many people can play Five in Thirty?
Five in Thirty works with 4–16 players.
How do you play Five in Thirty?
Pick the describer. Describe all five. Score the card. The full steps are on this page, and the Help button inside the game explains each stage as you reach it.
Is Five in Thirty free? Do I need to download an app?
It is free. It runs in the browser on phones, tablets and laptops. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
How hard is Five in Thirty, and what age is it for?
Five in Thirty is rated Medium. A few rules to remember, or quick thinking against a clock. The suggested age is 10 and up. That is a guide: younger players can usually join with an adult on their team.
Do we each need a phone for Five in Thirty?
No. It is built for people in the same room sharing one phone, tablet or laptop.
Is this the official 30 Seconds game?
No. Five in Thirty is an original free game in a similar style to 30 Seconds. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the makers of 30 Seconds.
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