5 Second Rule: Party Cards in IOS

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Our Expert Score

81/100

5 Second Rule is the ultimate icebreaker for parties that have gone a bit stale. It takes a simple concept—name three things in five seconds—and adds the perfect amount of digital pressure. The 'Party Cards' edition is particularly well-curated, with categories that range from kid-friendly to 'definitely for adults' depending on your settings.

The UI is loud and energetic, matching the vibe of a physical board game. What makes it work better than the physical version is the built-in timer and buzzer; the sound effects are genuinely stressful in a way that forces hilarious slip-ups. It’s a low-barrier-to-entry game that anyone can play, and the ability to add custom cards makes it endlessly replayable for friend groups with internal jokes.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.4.1Mon Sep 22 2025

- Fixed a crash in iOS 26.


5 Second Rule is a game you can use to start any house party with a blast. It’s a perfect ice breaker.

You can play it with your closest friends or complete strangers, it will always deliver.

How to play?

Answer simple questions, you have 5 seconds to come up with 3 answers before the buzzer rings. The first player to give 10 correct answers is the winner!

Features:

- Hundreds of questions

- 7 Different decks

- Hours of fun with your friends and family

- Minimum 2 players, maximum 14 players

- Includes dirty questions for adults (NSFW)

- Includes family friendly questions

- Create your own questions

- No video ads

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I have only 1 friend?

No worries! You can play with 2 players.

How big can my party get?

You can play with a maximum of 16 players. If you have more people, we recommend you split up into teams.

Can I play it with my family?

Absolutely, you can play with all cards, and leave out the dirty pack before the start of the game.

I don’t want to play with boring cards I want only the dirty stuff!

That’s not a question, but yes, you can play the game with ONLY dirty questions.

5 second Rule Premium subscription:

- Gives user instant access to all existing and future cards and removes all ads.

- Subscriptions are from $1.99 weekly*

- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase

- You will be able to access everything for the duration of the subscription

- Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period

- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (weekly, monthly or yearly package)

- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase

- You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information

- You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings.

- Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period.

Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below

Privacy Policy: https://gamenight-games.com/privacy-policy/

Terms of Use: https://gamenight-games.com/terms-of-use/

* Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD


Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

5 Second Rule is a game you can use to start any house party with a blast. It’s a perfect ice breaker.

You can play it with your closest friends or complete strangers, it will always deliver.

How to play?

Answer simple questions, you have 5 seconds to come up with 3 answers before the buzzer rings. The first player to give 10 correct answers is the winner!

Features:

- Hundreds of questions

- 7 Different decks

- Hours of fun with your friends and family

- Minimum 2 players, maximum 14 players

- Includes dirty questions for adults (NSFW)

- Includes family friendly questions

- Create your own questions

- No video ads

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I have only 1 friend?

No worries! You can play with 2 players.

How big can my party get?

You can play with a maximum of 16 players. If you have more people, we recommend you split up into teams.

Can I play it with my family?

Absolutely, you can play with all cards, and leave out the dirty pack before the start of the game.

I don’t want to play with boring cards I want only the dirty stuff!

That’s not a question, but yes, you can play the game with ONLY dirty questions.

5 second Rule Premium subscription:

- Gives user instant access to all existing and future cards and removes all ads.

- Subscriptions are from $1.99 weekly*

- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase

- You will be able to access everything for the duration of the subscription

- Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period

- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (weekly, monthly or yearly package)

- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase

- You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information

- You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings.

- Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period.

Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below

Privacy Policy: https://gamenight-games.com/privacy-policy/

Terms of Use: https://gamenight-games.com/terms-of-use/

* Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD


Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5 with 2821 Counts
Age Rating 16+

Screenshots

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5 Second Rule: Party Cards is the digital version of the popular board game. Pick a category, start the timer, and try to list three items before the buzzer sounds. With thousands of diverse questions and multiple game modes, it's designed to get everyone laughing and shouting. Perfect for 2 or more players.

Features

1

Thousands of funny questions

2

Multiple difficulty packs

3

Custom card creator

4

Built-in stressful buzzer and timer

Tips

Gameplays

Q&A

The game supports anywhere from 2 to 20+ players in a group setting.

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