- BGG rank
- BGG #3,245
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Time's Up! Party Edition
2004
Rules assistance for Time's Up! Party Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 4–12 players
- 45–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 4 players
Rules assistant for Time's Up! Party Edition
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Time's Up! Party Edition is a board game released in 2004 for 4–12 players, 45–90 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.
About the game
Based on the popular game Time's Up!, Party Edition challenges players to guess the names of famous people and titles of films and videogames among others. Players try to get other players to guess the same set of titles over three rounds. In each round, one member of a team tries to get his teammates to guess as many titles as possible in 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. In round 3, no words are allowed at all. This edition is not to be confused with Time's Up! Edición Amarilla. Both editions have very similar yellow boxes but Time's Up! Edición Amarilla has only famous people while Time's Up! Party Edition has famous people mixed with various famous titles.
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- Kaissa Chess & Games
- asmodee
- Ludicus Games
- Geekach LLC
- Repos Production
- R&R Games
- MEBO Games
Questions and answers
Time's Up! Party Edition 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! Party Edition is 45–90 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! Party Edition 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! Party Edition has a complexity rating of 1.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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! Party Edition belongs to these categories: Humor and Party Game. 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! Party Edition 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! Party Edition 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.