A volleyball game typically lasts between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of sets played and the competitiveness of the match. Key details on game duration:

• Volleyball matches are usually played in a best-of-five sets format, where the first team to win three sets wins the match. Each set is played to 25 points (except the deciding fifth set, which is played to 15 points), and a team must win by at least two points

• Each set generally lasts about 20 to 30 minutes, so a straight-set match (3-0) can last around 1 hour, while matches that go to five sets can take 2 hours or more

• High school volleyball matches tend to be shorter, often best-of-three sets, lasting roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour, while college and professional matches are usually best-of-five sets and can last up to 2 hours or more

• Timeouts, technical timeouts (in professional matches), and the length of rallies can affect the total game time. More competitive and closely contested matches with long rallies and multiple timeouts tend to last longer

• Beach volleyball games are generally shorter, with sets played to 21 points and matches lasting around 40 to 60 minutes depending on the number of sets

In summary, a typical indoor volleyball game lasts about 1 to 2 hours, with shorter matches for best-of-three formats and longer matches for best-of-five formats, influenced by factors like rally length, timeouts, and level of play. Beach volleyball games tend to be shorter, averaging under an hour.