Pickle Grab by Exploding Kittens — Fast 15-Minute Card Game for 2–6 Players

Pickle Grab — A Fast, Frantic Card Race from Exploding Kittens

Pickle Grab is part card game, part race, and part “game name you can’t say without smirking.” It’s crafted by the folks behind Exploding Kittens to spark laughter, quick decisions, and plenty of shouting good-natured fun. Each round, players flip cards face up in front of them. When a Pickle Card surfaces, a scramble begins: who can grab the Pickle first before someone else snatches the Plate? If your stack is too slow, you’ll trade cards with your rivals, adding a playful sting to the outcome.

The objective is simple: end with the most cards when the rounds wrap up. The rules are easy to pick up, so friends and family can dive in within minutes. And with most rounds clocking in around 15 minutes, Pickle Grab slots neatly into family game night, a quick pre-dinner warm-up, or a social party break when you want a fast, goofy mental workout.

What’s included

• 1 Foam Pickle
• 1 Pickle Jar
• 1 Plate
• 60 Cards

How to play

Set up on any flat surface with enough space for each player’s exposed stack and the central Pickle Jar. On your turn, flip a card. If a Pickle Card appears, a tense race erupts as players reach for the Pickle. The moment of action — the snatch, the cheers, and the smiles — creates a lighthearted, social vibe. Stay mindful of the plate in the middle; the faster you react, the more engaged the game becomes.

Ideal for

• 2–6 players, ages 7 and up
• Family game night, quick rounds before dinner, or party icebreakers
• Travel-friendly, compact enough for cars, planes, or sleepovers

Why players love it

Easy to learn, quick to play, and full of surprising twists, Pickle Grab invites everyone to join the laughter. The mix of luck and timing keeps players on their toes, while the silly premise makes it a memorable social moment for mixed-age groups.

Where to play

Any flat surface works — from coffee tables to kitchen counters — turning a living room into a lively arena for game night, classroom energy breaks, or casual gatherings.