5 Second Challenge

Five seconds. One prompt. Say three things.

  • 2–8 players
  • 5 sec round style
Have an invite link? Open it directly to join.

About 5 Second Challenge

5 Second Challenge is free to play on PlayFaceToFace in your browser with no install or sign-up required. Start a private room and share one link — everyone plays from their own phone, in the same room.

Game
5 Second Challenge
Price
Free
Install
None
Modes
Private room

How to play

  1. 01 Start a private game to invite friends with a link.
  2. 02 Everyone opens the link on their own phone — no install or sign-up.
  3. 03 Play together in one room, at your own pace.
  4. 04 Read the guide first if the group has not played before.

See 5 Second Challenge on your phone

  • 5 Second Challenge online: name three things before the countdown ends
    Name three, fast
  • 5 Second Challenge online: the room judges whether the player made it in time
    Did they make it?
  • 5 Second Challenge online: a point for naming three in time
    Score the point

Controls

Each game runs in the browser, so you can play with a mouse, trackpad, or touch screen.

Game modes

Party games are private-room only: a round is a group in one room sharing a link, not strangers matched into a public table.

23 5 Second Challenge prompts

Every prompt in the deck, by category. Read them out at your next party, or start a room and let the game deal them for you.

Everyday

  • Name three things you'd find in a kitchen
  • Name three things people do in the morning
  • Name three items in your bag or pocket
  • Name three things that make noise
  • Name three types of weather
  • Name three things you plug into a wall
  • Name three things with wheels
  • Name three reasons to be late

Food & Drink

  • Name three breakfast foods
  • Name three things you put on toast
  • Name three flavours of ice cream
  • Name three fruits that are red
  • Name three foods you eat with your hands
  • Name three drinks served cold
  • Name three toppings on a pizza

Silly

  • Name three things a superhero might say
  • Name three bad names for a pet goldfish
  • Name three excuses for not doing homework
  • Name three things that are round
  • Name three words that rhyme with 'cat'
  • Name three things you shouldn't microwave
  • Name three animals that can swim
  • Name three colours of the rainbow