
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,886
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Time's Up! Édition purple
- 4–12 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2007

2010
Rules assistance for Time's Up!: Best Of
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Time's Up!: Best Of is a board game released in 2010 for 4–12 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Peter Sarrett and its main mechanics are Memory, Team-Based Game, and Acting.
Time's Up! - Best Of is a selection of the best cards of Time's up! Blue, Yellow and Academy together with all the cards from Time's up! Purple (475 cards, 876 celebrities and 70 works). You need to introduce your partner the maximum real or fictional characters whose names appear on cards in less than 30 seconds. In round 1, almost any kind of clue is allowed. In round 2 no more than one word can be used in each clue (but unlimited sounds and gestures are permitted). In round 3, no words are allowed at all.
Time's Up!: Best Of supports 4–12 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Time's Up!: Best Of is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Time's Up!: Best Of for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Time's Up!: Best Of has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Time's Up!: Best Of belongs to these categories: Humor, Party Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Memory, Team-Based Game, and Acting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Time's Up!: Best Of are: Peter Sarrett. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Time's Up!: Best Of as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.