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5 Second Rule (2010)

3–6 players · 30 min · age 10+ · ★ 5.5 on BGG

Players
3–6
Play time
30 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
5.5/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 10+ who like card game games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About 5 Second Rule

Think quickly, while under the pressure of your opponents staring at you waiting!

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Card GameParty GameReal-timeTrivia

Mechanics: Real-Time · Designer: Michael Sistrunk

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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5 Second Rule FAQ

How many players is 5 Second Rule?
5 Second Rule plays with 3–6 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does 5 Second Rule take to play?
A game of 5 Second Rule takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is 5 Second Rule any good?
5 Second Rule rates 5.5/10 from 1,839 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / party game game built around real-time.