If you’ve ever lost your voice shouting at a family member because they couldn’t guess “Springboks” fast enough, get ready. To celebrate three decades of being the heartbeat of South African lounges, DStv has partnered with the creators of 30 Seconds to release a limited-edition anniversary version of the legendary board game.
It’s everything you love about the fast-paced original, but with a nostalgic twist that covers the last 30 years of our culture, our sports, and our “did you see that?!” TV moments.
What’s Inside the Box?
Forget the generic international clues. This edition is 100% homegrown. We’re talking 2,400 phrases specifically curated to trigger your best memories from the past 30 years.
With 240 custom-made cards, you’ll be frantically describing:
Sporting Glory: From the 1995 World Cup win to the latest Bokke triumphs.
Prime-Time Drama: Clues featuring The River, Isibaya, Binnelanders, and Idols SA.
Cultural Icons: The characters, places, and pop-culture shifts that made us who we are today.
“For 30 years, DStv has been part of how South Africans relax, argue about sport, and spend time together,” says Willington Ngwepe, CEO of MultiChoice. “This game takes all those moments people still talk about and turns them into something you can enjoy around a table.”
A “Local is Lekker” Success Story
The collaboration makes perfect sense. 30 Seconds itself is a South African icon, created by Calie Esterhuyse in the late 90s. For this special edition, Esterhuyse and Calco Games worked hand-in-hand with DStv to ensure every clue feels like a trip down memory lane. Plus, in a win for local industry, the game is manufactured right here in Cape Town.
The Catch: You Can’t Buy It
Here is the part where you need to move fast. You won’t find this special edition on any retail shelves. It is an exclusive reward for the fans who have been there through it all.
How to get your hands on a copy:
– Open your MyDStv App.
– Navigate to DStv Rewards.
– Give the wheel a spin for a chance to win the game as a merchandise giveaway.
It’s a true collector’s item for anyone who considers “game night” a professional sport.