⏱️ 5 SECOND RULE

5 Second Rule

3–8 Players 10 min Fast

Name 3 things in 5 seconds — sounds easy until the timer starts!

🟢 Soft Harmless and suitable for everyone
🟡 Party Cheeky and great for drinking games

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Five Second Rule is the fast-paced party game where thinking too much is your biggest enemy. Each card challenges you to name three things in a specific category — but you only have 5 seconds! The ticking timer creates hilarious pressure, leading to blunders, blanks, and brilliant answers. Great for all ages at any gathering.

How to Play

Rule 1

One player reads a card: "Name 3 types of…" and starts the 5-second timer.

Rule 2

You must name three valid things before time runs out.

Rule 3

Succeed and keep the card.

Rule 4

Fail and it passes to the next player.

Example Questions

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