Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Party game fans who love interaction and laughter will adore Time's Up! Academy. It’s chaotic, hilarious, and addictive!
Highlights
- Progressively challenging round dynamics
- Great for large, lively groups
- Encourages creativity and teamwork
- Quick to learn and play
Keep in mind
- Requires outgoing players to shine
- May frustrate those who dislike pressure
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Time's Up! Academy is the perfect choice for party game lovers who enjoy action and laughter. The game plays over three rounds, each with different rules for giving clues about characters, movies, and songs. In the first round, almost anything goes: talking, gesturing, humming — but no skipping cards! In the second, only one word per clue (and unlimited gestures), and you can pass on tough ones. In the third? Total silence: just charades and funny faces, with only one guess per card. The cool part? Clues from the first round come back later, so paying attention is key to winning. With teams of two or more, it’s the kind of game that turns into collective chaos in 30 minutes — and everyone ends up laughing until their stomachs hurt. Pro tip: go wild with your gestures, because when time’s up, only the most expressive will survive!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
4
REC
5
OK
6
BEST
7
REC
8
BEST
9
BEST
10
BEST
11
OK
12
REC
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
asmodee, MINDOK, Repos Production
Designer
Peter Sarrett
Community
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1,324owners
89wishlist
12want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players are ideal?
Best with 4 to 12 players (teams of 2+). The more, the merrier — and funnier!
How long does a game last?
About 30 minutes — perfect to kick off the night or end it with laughs.
Do you need pop culture knowledge?
Not really! Cards cover varied topics, and the fun is more about acting than trivia.
Can kids play?
Yes, though some cards may be tricky. Just remove the harder ones.
Do you need pencils or paper?
Nope! Just cards, the timer, and lots of energy for charades.
Is it similar to other games?
It shares DNA with charades and Taboo, but the evolving rounds make it unique.
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