Item: 5 Second Rule - Group Games
Rating: 70
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

70/100

5 Second Rule Group Games is the quintessential 'icebreaker' app. It’s loud, fast, and often hilarious because of how people's brains shut down under pressure. The rules are dead simple: you’re given a category (e.g., 'Name 3 breeds of dogs') and you have five seconds to answer. It sounds easy until the timer starts ticking and you can’t think of a single thing.

This app is perfect for parties because it requires zero setup and can accommodate a huge number of players. The variety of categories is decent, though you’ll eventually see some repeats if you play for hours. The app itself is stable and the interface is bright and clear, which is all you really need for a party game. It’s not a deep experience, but as a social catalyst, it’s worth every penny, especially for those awkward family gatherings where you need something to get everyone talking.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1441645718

Free16+★4.7 8794 reviews

Author : Boris Mikic

Pubish Date : Wed Feb 13 2019

Last Update Date : Tue Jan 27 2026

Support Languages : English and German

Genres :

Version 1.5.8Tue Jan 27 2026

- Fixed a crash in iOS 26.
Want to play something quick and fun with friends when you party?
5 Second is a party game for groups, for those who can act under pressure.
Rules are pretty straightforward. Players are asked a simple question and they have 5 seconds to come up with 3 answers before the buzzer rings.
If the player doesn’t give all the answers before the time runs out, you do the punishment.
Can you name 3 types of screams in 5 seconds?
Can you name 3 hairy things in 5 seconds?
Can you name 3 brands of beer in 5 seconds?
The game includes normal cards, and also you can turn on sexy cards if you want to get your house party to the next level.
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Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Want to play something quick and fun with friends when you party?
5 Second is a party game for groups, for those who can act under pressure.
Rules are pretty straightforward. Players are asked a simple question and they have 5 seconds to come up with 3 answers before the buzzer rings.
If the player doesn’t give all the answers before the time runs out, you do the punishment.
Can you name 3 types of screams in 5 seconds?
Can you name 3 hairy things in 5 seconds?
Can you name 3 brands of beer in 5 seconds?
The game includes normal cards, and also you can turn on sexy cards if you want to get your house party to the next level.
Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below
Privacy Policy: https://day-games.com/privacy-policy/
Terms of Use: https://day-games.com/terms-of-use/

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 8794 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 16+

5 Second Rule is the perfect addition to any social gathering. Challenge your friends to name three things from a specific category before the buzzer sounds. With hundreds of fun and quirky questions, this game tests your quick thinking and composure under pressure. Easy to play and guaranteed to generate laughs, it's the go-to app for party entertainment.

Features

Hundreds of varied categories

Built-in 5-second timer

Support for large groups

Clean and simple UI

Tips

Game Rules

Choose a player to start. They have 5 seconds to answer the prompt. If they fail, the next player must answer the same prompt but cannot use any previously mentioned words.

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