Split Second

Published 1992

A question is read, and each player writes the answer down on a paddle; when released, the paddle will flip up into the middle, thanks to a clever rubber-band mechanism. The player who first turns in the correct answer wins the point. If no one turns in the correct answer, then (for number questions) the closest answer wins the point. Each answer is no longer than four characters. Questions range from very easy ("I could have had a V-_!") to ridiculously difficult ("How many teeth does a sloth have?"), and make for an amusing challenge. Adding spice are the personal questions ("How many times have I lost a job?"), where you have to guess what the reader answered.

Mechanics

Dexterity Real-Time

Categories

Action / Dexterity Party Game Real-time Trivia

Designers

(Uncredited)

Publishers

Parker Brothers
Split Second

Game Info

Players
3-6 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light — 1.0/5
Year
1992
BGG Rating
6.17
BGG Rank
#14127
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Split Second supports 3 to 6 players.
A typical game of Split Second takes about 30 minutes.
Split Second has a complexity rating of 1.00/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Split Second is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Split Second has a rating of 6.17/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 185 ratings. It is ranked #14127 overall.
Split Second was designed by (Uncredited). It was published in 1992.