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PlayMonster 5 Second Rule
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- Pick a card, read the seemingly easy topic, then start the timer! Now with only 5 seconds to name 3 things that fit the topic, it doesn't seem so easy!
- Players get tongue-tied, funny answers come flying out and laughter is sure to follow in this fast-paced party game
- The twisted timer makes a fun "zoooooop!" Sound as the marbles race down
- Includes 576 questions on 288 cards, 5-second twisted marble timer, rules
- For 3 or more players, ages 10 to adult
- Pick a card, read the seemingly easy topic, then start the timer! Now with only 5 seconds to name 3 things that fit the topic, it doesn't seem so easy!
- Players get tongue-tied, funny answers come flying out and laughter is sure to follow in this fast-paced party game
- The twisted timer makes a fun zoooooop! Sound as the marbles race down
- For 3 or more players, ages 10 to adult
- Includes 576 Questions on 288 Cards, 5-Second Twisted Marble Timer, Rules
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Product Dimensions | 4.13 x 3.15 x 0.98 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.28 ounces |
ASIN | B003BLQG6M |
Item model number | 7428 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 10 - 20 years |
Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. |
Best Sellers Rank | #158,252 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #2,365 in Dedicated Deck Card Games |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | June 1, 2010 |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Patch Products |
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It should be easy to name 3 breeds of dogs—but can you do it under the pressure of 5 seconds twisting down, and with the other players staring at you, waiting for you to get flustered? Time’s not on your side, so just say what comes to mind and risk ridiculous answers slipping out as time twirls down on the unique twisted timer! It's all in Good fun with this fast-paced game where you have to just Spit it out! For 3 or more players.
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It should be easy to name 3 breeds of dogs--but can you do it under the pressure of 5 seconds twisting down, and with the other players staring at you, waiting for you to get flustered? Time's not on your side, so just say what comes to mind and risk ridiculous answers slipping as time twirls down on the unique twisted timer. It's all in good fun with the fast-paced game where you have to Just Spit it Out.
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Your next gathering will be a hit with 5 Second Rule!
There’s 5 seconds on the timer for you to name the 3 things listed on the card.
Can you name 3 breeds of dogs? Can you name 3 finger foods? That’s easy! Well, not quite! 5 Second Rule is the seemingly simple game that gets players tongue-tied as the timer moves and other players are waiting for your answers. Say what comes to mind and some ridiculous answers will pop out. 5 Second Rule will have everyone laughing!
Simple topics? Sure. . . but in 5 seconds.
Name 3 flavors of ice cream. Name 3 professional football teams. Name 3 Olympic cities. Name 3 animals you wouldn’t want as a pet. These topics are quite simple to answer but not as 5 seconds tick away!

The Twisted Timer is Zoooooper Fun!
5 Second Rule’s twisted timer adds another element of fun with its zoooooop sound. Don’t let it be a distraction as the balls slide down to mark your 5-second turn.
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4.5 out of 5 stars 734
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Price | $16.99$16.99 | — no data | $28.99$28.99 | — no data | — no data | $9.99$9.99 |
Game Play | The giant cubes give you categories, and the brain timer gives you a letter--now take turns naming things in those categories that start with that letter! But hurry before the timer farts! | Read silly phrases in different voices and accents--the funniest wins! | Pick a topic, write a response, and guess who said what! | Real-time elimination game! | Trivia about all your favorite brands! | Just like 5 Second Rule, but for the family and kids! |
Ages | 14+ | 8+ | 14+ | 14+ | 12+ | 6+ |
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Customers find this game fun for all ages, with easy-to-follow rules and quick-paced gameplay. They appreciate its educational value, noting it's good for brainpower building, and like its variety of questions across different categories. Customers consider it good value and make a great gift, particularly for families. The sound quality receives mixed reactions - while some enjoy the timer's sound, others find it annoying.
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Customers find this game enjoyable, particularly noting that it's suitable for all ages and entertaining for the whole family.
"...I honestly can't say enough good things about this game. It is good old fashioned fun! I'm going to buy a few more and give them out as gifts!..." Read more
"...this as a party game for all ages and especially for a mixed group of all ages that might not otherwise have a lot in common." Read more
"Fantastic game! If you're the game night kind of people, this is a must bring!..." Read more
"...It's an easy-to-understand one & is fun for a small or large group; teams or individual players; & is challenging (in a good way) for the mind...." Read more
Customers find the game easy to follow and play, with simple rules and straightforward questions, though some mention it is harder than expected.
"...Name 3 types of cookies! The question seems rather easy, but when that timer is flipped, and you see the time running out, panic hits..." Read more
"...It's an easy-to-understand one & is fun for a small or large group; teams or individual players; & is challenging (in a good way) for the mind...." Read more
"...to do, but our major complaint was that there are quite a few university and sports cards and none of us knows either college or professional sports..." Read more
"...The rules are simple. * The game play is snappy and gets your heart rate up. *..." Read more
Customers enjoy the quick pace of the game, appreciating the 5-second timer that encourages quick thinking and answers.
"...Overall, it's a fun, fast-paced game that everyone enjoyed and that I would highly recommend...." Read more
"...The game play is snappy and gets your heart rate up. * There are a decent number of questions (578) *..." Read more
"What a fun game! Its definitely fast paced and can get really silly...." Read more
"...I love the timer. It makes a funny noise and is entertaining to watch the balls drop...." Read more
Customers find the game educational, noting that it stimulates the mind and serves as a great teaching tool.
"...The idea behind the game is simple...or so you may think! You are given 5 seconds to come up with three answers to a category...." Read more
"...You can easily make up your own questions, which we sometimes did for the kindergartener to adapt the questions to his level...." Read more
"...lots of fun and interactive, no issues with someone feeling dumb - bc pretty much every question..." Read more
"...and talked about to prep for a future game, making this game a discussion-starter and educational...." Read more
Customers appreciate the variety of questions in the game, with many categories and exciting content, and one customer notes that there are questions for every level from 5 to 95.
"...There are a decent number of questions (578) * Many of the cards are genuinely funny and challenging...." Read more
"...A few card subjects are a bit questionable, but they are good topics for the most part...." Read more
"...The questions are a mixed bag of topics and difficulty. It could be names of football teams, Dr. Seuss books, etc...." Read more
"...There are enough categories in the box (double-sided on the cards: a red side and a yellow side) that you can take out the ones you played with the..." Read more
Customers find the game to be good value for money.
"...Purchased it at TRU for a decent amount. We have a lot of game nites during winter months that include friends & family & sometimes kids...." Read more
"...We saw it in a store and bought it on Amazon since it was significantly cheaper. We have played with friends multiple times...." Read more
"...Considering all the things you easily throw $20 at, this is a great value. It's fun and easy to play...." Read more
"...Ages 5 to 60 all could play. The price is about equal with other games of this type...." Read more
Customers find the game makes a great gift, particularly for people who love games and families, with one customer noting it's a good addition to a game collection.
"This was a fun gift for the family!!..." Read more
"...It's always great to find the perfect gift and this was definitely it! I haven't had a chance to play yet but looking forward to it." Read more
"Item looks like a good Christmas gift item for anybody who can read and think. Quality is high and the game seems simple and easy to set up and play...." Read more
"Great gift. Wonderful game time. Easy to understand." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the game, with some enjoying the timer's sound while others find it annoying.
"...I love the timer. It makes a funny noise and is entertaining to watch the balls drop...." Read more
"...the tube timer thing that was supposed to make a funny noise when times up didn't work right...." Read more
"...The timer (it makes funny sounds) adds to the fun. I recommend this game to anyone looking for a group activity that is plain and simple fun." Read more
"...There is a cute buzzer that makes a funny sound. Our preschooler kept walking off with the buzzer...." Read more
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Such a fun game for all ages, but bring expansion pack and add more cards!
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2016FUN!! This game is so much fun! We have a blast every time we play! On Christmas night and again on New Years Day, the whole family played together! This game is just awesome and one of those timeless games, that will never go out of style and will last a lifetime.
The idea behind the game is simple...or so you may think! You are given 5 seconds to come up with three answers to a category. Now that may be an easy task when you aren't under pressure but given 5 seconds to get your thoughts in gear and trust me, your mind WILL go blank! That's where the fun comes in! The next person has to try to come up with three answers that can not include any of the answers you stated. You think it's easy, just try it and it gets harder and harder as you go along!
This game is addictive! It is FUN! You will be laughing yourself to tears! I can tell you that my family really loved playing this game. We intended to play for 30 minutes and wound up playing for hours! The great part about this game is that EVERYONE can participate in playing. Mom even yelled her answers from the kitchen while cleaning the dishes, we just turned her timer for her! The great thing about this game is no matter what age you are...it has questions for every age!
I honestly can't say enough good things about this game. It is good old fashioned fun! I'm going to buy a few more and give them out as gifts! With Valentine's Day coming up, give this one to your love! Who needs candy and flowers?, I'd rather have fun and laughter!!
Disclaimer - All opinions are my own based on personal experience.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2011I got this game to play over a Christmas weekend with several relatives at the house. Knowing our family, I wanted to get a new game that was fun and engaging, but did not want to choose a game that required managing difficult instructions. This game fit the bill exactly.
It only took us a few seconds to figure out how to play and we had a group that ranged in age from 11 to 60. We all played and had a great time, with just a few exceptions. We did love the fact that we could just pick it up and play without spending 15 minutes figuring out what to do, but our major complaint was that there are quite a few university and sports cards and none of us knows either college or professional sports teams. I could see why this topic would be popular, but we just agreed to toss any sports-related cards because no one knew anything about this. The game also comes with enough cards to play a few times a year, but I would like the ability to order extras just in case we wanted enough cards to play on a more frequent basis.
Overall, it's a fun, fast-paced game that everyone enjoyed and that I would highly recommend. The 16 year old ended up winning even though he had never heard of some of the questions. It's not really about what you know, but how quickly you can think (though most people do need to know most of the topics - we did, other than the sports). We did find ourselves getting faster as time went by, and it was nice to feel like everyone's brains were starting to work faster!
I would recommend this as a party game for all ages and especially for a mixed group of all ages that might not otherwise have a lot in common.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2016Fantastic game! If you're the game night kind of people, this is a must bring! I found this game through one of my favorite YouTube groups called JustKiddingParty, and it looked like they had so much fun with it, that I just had to buy it, and absolutely no regrets. My friends and I host a game night at my house every month or so, and it's easy to say that 5 Second Rule is the most popular game of the night. The questions seem very easy, but when you have to answer under 5 seconds, it gets intense, and your mind tends to blank.
Ex) Name 3 types of cookies!
The question seems rather easy, but when that timer is flipped, and you see the time running out, panic hits, and no answers come out, and seeing people's reactions is what makes this game so fun. So give it a try, and I promise you won't be dissapointed. The only thing I really truly hope to see in the future from this game company is an expansion pack for the game. Granted there's almost 200+ questions, but for those that play as often as my friends and I do, we've come to memorize almost every question, believe it or not. We actually addded our own questions into the deck to make it more challenging, so I'm hoping to see the company add more cards!
5.0 out of 5 starsFantastic game! If you're the game night kind of people, this is a must bring! I found this game through one of my favorite YouTube groups called JustKiddingParty, and it looked like they had so much fun with it, that I just had to buy it, and absolutely no regrets. My friends and I host a game night at my house every month or so, and it's easy to say that 5 Second Rule is the most popular game of the night. The questions seem very easy, but when you have to answer under 5 seconds, it gets intense, and your mind tends to blank.Such a fun game for all ages, but bring expansion pack and add more cards!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2016
Ex) Name 3 types of cookies!
The question seems rather easy, but when that timer is flipped, and you see the time running out, panic hits, and no answers come out, and seeing people's reactions is what makes this game so fun. So give it a try, and I promise you won't be dissapointed. The only thing I really truly hope to see in the future from this game company is an expansion pack for the game. Granted there's almost 200+ questions, but for those that play as often as my friends and I do, we've come to memorize almost every question, believe it or not. We actually addded our own questions into the deck to make it more challenging, so I'm hoping to see the company add more cards!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024El juego es divertido, algo tenso por el poco tiempo
- Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2016Saw this game in a recent Christmas catalogue for twice the price. Purchased it at TRU for a decent amount. We have a lot of game nites during winter months that include friends & family & sometimes kids. We tried this one out & had a great time though it isn't as easy as it sounds.
Basically it's: name 3 of whatever the card indicates (there is an "easy" & "more difficult" category) - in 5 seconds. If you do so in the alloted time you get the point. If not, the turn passes to another player or team. The next person(s) cannot repeat any of the answers another has previously given. If a person is in doubt about an answer, it's allowable to look up the answer via internet, dictionary, etc... Repeat this process til it's back to the starting person. If no one is able to answer correctly, the starting person gets the point for that round.
This game is great for everyone including kids over 8 or so. It's an easy-to-understand one & is fun for a small or large group; teams or individual players; & is challenging (in a good way) for the mind. Too, it's a game that doesn't go on for too long, so no danger of boredom happening. Also, there aren't a lot of pieces to this game so setting up & putting away is fast.
Top reviews from other countries
- Hey JudeReviewed in Australia on December 26, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Second Rule - Good Fun
Funny game. Quick and easy for all the family. Just had to skip some of the more American questions that held limited relevance to us in Australia.
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AloReviewed in Mexico on August 30, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Esta padrisimo
Llegó a tiempo y en buen estado, esta muy padre para jugarlo en familia, me gustaría que hubiera este juego pero en español para que lo jueguen ahora si todos los presentes, puedes leer en español las tarjetas para los demás, pero hay varias que son basadas específicamente de Estados Unidos ya que es de allá el juego, estaría padre que sacaran uno para latinoamérica.
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oscar morales sanchezReviewed in Mexico on April 11, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Buena compra
Muy buen producto y muy útil y divertido
- JoeAUReviewed in Australia on January 1, 2020
1.0 out of 5 stars Was shipped the NZ (New Zealand) version to Australia.
Not very useful or fun. Its all NZ based and for an Australian in Australia its no fun at all.
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Melisa González floresReviewed in Mexico on October 27, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun game
Juego muy divertido