- BGG rating
- 7.8
Time's Up! Expansion set #1
- 4–18 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2001
- BGG rank
- BGG #805
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Time's Up!
1999
Rules assistance for Time's Up!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 4–18 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 4 players
Rules assistant for Time's Up!
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Time's Up! is a board game released in 1999 for 4–18 players, 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 Communication Limits.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Time's Up! Expansion set #2
- 4–18 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2002
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Time's Up! Game Geek Expansion
- 4–18 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2009
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Time's Up!: de Troy
- 4–12 players
- 30 min
- 2011
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Time's Up! Limited Edition Expansion
- 4 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2016
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About the game
Time's Up! is a charades-based party game for teams of two or more players (and is best with teams of two). Before the game begins, each player looks at several cards featuring famous historical or fictional characters and chooses some of them. Each player's cards are shuffled to form a deck, and this deck of famous names is used for each of the game's three rounds. In each round, team members take turns trying to get their teammates to guess as many names as possible in 30 seconds. In round 1, almost any kind of clue is allowed, and the cluegiver cannot pass on a card. In round 2, no more than one word can be used in each clue (but unlimited sounds and gestures are permitted); the cluegiver can pass on any card he likes, and the teammates can give only a single answer. In round 3, the cluegiver can use no words at all and can pass as often as he likes; again, teammates are allowed only a single guess. Give good physical clues in round 1, and they'll pay dividends down the road when you need to keep your mouth shut and gesture like a maniac before time's up! Time's Up! is based on the public domain game known as Celebrities. Also known as Salad Bowl or Fish Bowl.
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Publishers
- Hobby World
- asmodee
- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Piatnik
- Repos Production
- Competo / Marektoy
- Morapiaf
- Pro Ludo
- R&R Games
- Tíkallinn
Questions and answers
Time's Up! supports 4–18 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! is 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! 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! has a complexity rating of 1.2 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! belongs to these categories: Humor and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Memory, Team-Based Game, and Communication Limits. 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! 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! 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.