"Every Second Counts is a game of "Family fun that gives everyone a chance to shine" for 4 players Ages 10 and up It was made in 1987 by Peter Pan and is based on the BBC Quiz Show of the same name which was hosted by magician Paul Daniels and which ran from 1986 to 1993 in the UK. The box describes the game as follows: "It's not just what you know - it's how quickly you can shout it out. Pit your WITS against the clock!"