We’ve recently been sent a new game to play, thanks to University Games. We’ve been giving 5 Second Rule a go…
The game of Quick Thinking and Fast Talking! It should be easy to name 3 breeds of dog; but can you do it under the pressure of 5 seconds twisting away? Time’s not on your side, so just say whatever comes to mind and risk ridiculous answers slipping out! It’s all in good fun with the fast paced family board game. Ages 8+ years. For 3-6 players.
The set up for this game is straightforward, the rules easy to follow. As you can see, you’ve a game board, the question cards, the timer (it makes a fun noise that my son adores!) and the ‘Pass On’ and ‘Switch’ cards which enable you to duck out of a turn when need be.
Each person takes a turn to try to think up three things in answer to their question cards. They’re not especially challenging, but once you have a five second timer on you, they suddenly become very difficult!
The sorts of subjects that you’ll have to think up answers to in the blink of an eye are…
I know, I know, you’re looking at those and think you can answer them all, but do it in five seconds, with all eyes on you, and it is not as easy!
The verdict?
I love it. It’s simple to set up and follow, easy for all to play and makes me laugh. This one did get a mixed response from my family. It’s the fast-thinking element that divided us. My brother and I loved it as we both do well when put on the spot and think and can articulate ourselves pretty quickly. Whereas the Husband and my mum weren’t as sure, as they would rather have a bit more time, but then, that’s not the game, is it?! The Husband is a huge fan of Scrabble and beats me nine times out of ten, as he does really well with a lot of thinking time. Give us just a few seconds in a game and I can win, hooray! It’s funny to play a board game and for everyone to feel the pressure on their turn, and we all did, which kind of adds a level of hysteria to proceedings which makes it all the more fun. It’s a great family game that’s accessible to all.
Competition
I now have a copy of this game up for grabs. To be in with a chance of winning it, enter using the rafflecopter below. The competition is open to UK entrants only and closes at 12am 4th April 2016. Good luck!
What appeals to you about this game?
Disclosure: We received a copy of this game FOC for the purposes of this post
It looks fun for the whole family!
It looks like a real good laugh
Great for family gatherings
Answering in a certain time gets the adrenaline moving! It will be a fast moving game!
Whilst good for mind skills / exercising. Fun for all the family, a game for all ages.
Being a family game , and where one is under pressure leading to a build up of excitement and laughter .
its easy for all to play
it looks fun and good for all the family
i love games that you have to think really quickly and this looks fun
Its fast paced and will get everyone thinking without being stuck in front of a screen all the time, good family fun 🙂
Its easy to play and you have to use your brain
Family fun and quick thinking needed is my kind of game
You can get the whole family involved – including the kids !!
Love to try and out smart my kids Bring It on
My children will probably know more than I will….no tantrums if I’m the loser 🙂
The questions are easy enough for the children to join in.
It looks like it will be fun 🙂
Interesting game to get your brain working faster
Looks like fun for everyone!
I like the learning part of the game xx
The fun factor is what appeals to me
looks like fab fun for the family
VERY DIFFERENT
That it will be a good family game to play at Christmas 🙂
It looks like a brilliant fun game that all the family can play.
This looks a great game for exercising the mind.
looks fun- brings family together
Mental agility
I looks like something I could actually win at.
Look an ace game to play with all the family 🙂
Looks like a less serious version of articulate, which we love!
It sounds really entertaining, like it will be great fun to play.
Sounds fun to play
It looks like a board game I might excel at for a change.
I think that this sounds like a really fun way to get the kids thinking and talking!
this game looks fun and challenging xx
fun for everyone!!
I like that it’s quick and easy to play – everyone can join in 🙂
It looks fun and I’m sure my family would love to play this and it gets the brain working at the same time
A fun family game we can all play
I love a chance to spend time with both children and this game looks like good family fun
It looks fun and would get us all thinking fast.
It looks great family fun
Sounds quick and easy to follow
It looks great to play when you have friends around for the evening. And it looks quick and easy to play
It looks fun
It looks a fun game the whole family could play .
It’s looks a bit tricky. That’s a bit more of a challenge.
I think it would be hilarious as some people will give ridiculous answers under pressure
It’s something a bit different!
it looks easy and not complicated so we could all play it with ease
it look likes a lot of fun
No messing/quick to set up/fun
It looks fun for everyone
It looks a lot of fun!
The speedy thinking required!
That all the family would enjoy it
Everyone can play it and it doesn’t matter how old you are
It looks good fun for everyone
it looks ideal for the half term entertainment
The fact that all age ranges can play together a perfect family fun game
This looks awesome. Perfect for the whole family to play, especially on those rainy Sunday afternoons
looks great good fun
It sounds so fun and my daughter and i would have fun with this! xx
This looks like a versatile game for me and my friends and family
the fact that I KNOW that I will get all kerfuffled and panic, lol the kids will find that hilarious
It looks like a fun game for the teens to get their brains working 🙂
I love the very innovative and clever new timer it uses.
I’ve played this before and loved it!
How high energy it is – it’ll be great fun to play!
I love the fast paced fun. Looks like it would be super funny to play with the whole family
I love the game because it challenges you and involves thinking on your feet – great for mind stimulation!
It looks like it will be a lot of fun.
The fact that you have to think under pressure!
It looks fun for wet days away in my motorhome.
PERFECT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY TO PLAY
Great fun, and stimulates the brain
It’s fast paced, I hate waiting around through a board game
It looks like a lot of fun
good thinking brain game xx thankyou for the chance
I like that its a game my whole family can enjoy
It looks like a fun game
It’s a game the whole family can play with varying age ranges.
The frantic pace.
This game would certainly get the old brain working x
It seems like a really great game to play as a family
It looks great fun for all the family x
The fast pace looks like fun.
looks like a real funny game
it looks fun having to think up the answers
it’s simple to play
Love the competitive nature of the game.
My kids could play to
looks like good fun x love trying new games x
Looks fun and will encourage quick thinking!
good game to get the brain going
will be a good drinking game
I think it would be lots of fun for me and my family
I know my mind will go blank, so it’ll be frustrating but very funny!
I like that it keeps you alert and your brain whirring!
The quick thinking aspect
You need to put your thinking cap on!
The thing that appeals to me the most about the game is the fast-paced nature of it. I love speed thinking games as it is hilarious seeing my friends get tongue-twisted as they struggle to come up with answers. There have been some unusual and shocking answers in previous get togethers and no doubt hilarity will continue to ensue with this game.
Lots of family fun
It sounds like a nice and simple game that is great fun and gets your brain working
It looks really fun 🙂
I think that quick thinking games can be very funny !
The stress of 5 seconds to get your thoughts out.
It looks like it is a fun family game.
Its quick fun rounds
Its fast paced. No time to be bored.
It looks like a fun game to play
Sounds simple but a laugh for the family.
I like that you have to be quick thinking
It would be a fun game for the whole family.
This game sounds really fun – There’s a game similar to this on Celebrity Juice (obviously for adults)
Think my 2 would love this
It looks like a game to get the family thinking fast
I think it would amuse my teenagers
I think it would amuse my teenagers
Encourages children to think quickly under pressure but it looks fun and light hearted too
were always looking for new games to play as a fmaily
Sounds like so much fun and a great way to use my brain for a change
It looks like good family fun
It looks like the whole family could enjoy it.
this game is perfect for the whole family, we love playing board games
It looks like a lot of fun
Quick and easy to play.
Its easy to play and will be fun for all the family regardless of age 🙂
It’s the game they play on the Ellen Show! Plus me and my friends have games evenings every sunday and are always on the lookout for new fun trivia games!
My kids love board games and I like this one in particular as you can learn a lot from the answers (even the parents too!) and love how up to 6 people can play so we could get the whole family involved 🙂
I’m a fast thinker so I might have a chance of winning against my children 🙂
It looks like a fun game that will involve the whole family
It looks fun for all the family
Quick & fun x
Having to be alert and quick thinking, not a game when you have had a glass or 2 of plonk
It looks great fun having to think fast
Easy to play and fast 🙂
It looks easy to learn how to play
it looks fun
quick play keeps things exciting
something to play together as a family
It looks fun and easy to learn.
i like its a family game with a timer! I hate it when people take forever to take their turn lol
Its for the whole family
looks great fun and anyone can get involved.
The fact you have to think quick and it is fun for the whole family, old and young!
It looks like it would be funny to play with my family
It looks like a good game for all the family.
I like the fact the game is small and portable easy to take away on hols for those wet afternoons
It’s easy to setup and looks lots of fun
Looks good for families.
Looks fun and easy for the whole family x
I imagine it’s very funny seeing people think under so much time pressure!
It’s just the sort of game my family loves to play as it’s timed and I know there’ll be lots of laughter….. in fact If I’m not lucky enough to win I will look to buy it.
Just like playing new family board games as types.
Looks like a real laugh
Looks great fun for all the family
Looks great fun for all the family
speed of game and family fun
It’s easy and lots of fun for everyone to play xx
having to think fast, I’m sure it would provide laughs and giggles
It could be a lot fun of fun with kids, and with older family members and friends (drinking game anyone?)
Looks like a good game for the family , educational and fun is always a win win
It looks good at keeping the brain active!!
looks at good game for the family, would love to play this in the caravan on holiday
It looks great for all ages!
It looks fun! 🙂
I love that it makes you think on your feet and would be great for the whole family!
It looks a great game for all the family and would also be good when we have friends round
It looks easy to play and will be a good laugh
love it
It sounds really entertaining
It has questions that cover a wide range of age groups
Its seem good fun and entertaining.
I love the sound of the game! It would be ideal for all the family and will keep my brain active xx
Looks like a game that I could enjoy with big man – get us both thinking!
It sounds fun
The challenge aspect of it really appeals to me. I love a good challenge 🙂 xx
It looks like a fun game to play with my little family.
Easy to understand how to play
fun for all family
I love the time pressure – really appeals, it’s amazing what you come out with when you have to think so quickly – lots of fun!
It looks like so much fun xx
looks like a lot of fun!!
I love how simple the concept is!
It looks fun and pretty simple
Its not too serious and we would all have a laugh