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5 SECOND RULE Brand-new on shelf this Summer is the award-winning game, 5 Second Rule. Winner of ‘Best New Game’ at Toy Fair 2011, this fast-paced game requires players to name three things in 5 seconds! The quirky twisted timer, the risk of the Danger Zones and the Switch and Pass On cards, add to the frenzied pace of play. To support the launch, University Games will invest in a comprehensive pre-Christmas TV and PR campaign to further increase awareness and boost sales.

SMART ASS University Games also continues invest in TV advertising for the popular trivia-based game Smart Ass. Have you ever played a game and been bursting to shout out the answer even when it’s not your turn? Here’s your chance! Each question has ten clues. The first player to shout out the correct answer wins the round and takes a step closer to being the ultimate “Smart Ass.”!

POINTLESS This summer the popular TV quiz show Pointless, presented by Alexander Armstrong, has moved from BBC Two to BBC One. This has greatly increased awareness, and is reflected in the increase in demand for the board game produced by University Games. The family game takes the best elements from the TV show. The aim of the game is to get the lowest score possible by giving the least obvious answer! The TV viewing figures for Pointless have surged to 2.7 million a day. Series 4 is currently airing, and with series 5 already planned, Pointless is going to remain at the forefront of TV exposure for sometime to come.

THE REALLY NASTY HORSE RACING GAME To celebrate 21 years since the original launch of The Really Nasty Horse Racing Game, University Games has re-branded, re-packaged and will re-launch this popular and addictive game this August. The unique board game has remained a consistent best seller since 1990, has gained 92 % 5 star reviews on Amazon and appeals to racing and non-racing players alike.
“The game brings together all the family values of bribery, shiftiness, bluffing, blackmail and double-crossing with lots of laughter and fun. A Winner!”
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THE GRUFFALO MAGNETIC ADVENTURES New for the pre-school range, University Games have introduced the Gruffalo Magnetic Adventures. The flexible magnetic pieces can stick on background scenes provided or onto the fridge door! This compliments the well-loved Felt Board Game and Word Rhyming Games from the same series. Super for travel, and handy for home.