Best Board Games for Large Groups
Games built for a crowd — six players or more, perfect for parties and big game nights.
Ranked by BoardGameGeek rating, current as of June 2026. We list only games in our verified catalogue.
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Dune: Imperium – Uprising 2023
#5 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #5 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–6 players · ~60 min · Ages 13+
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Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition 2017
#7 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #7 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
3–6 players · ~240 min · Ages 14+
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Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy 2020
#23 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #23 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–6 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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Viticulture Essential Edition 2015
#45 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #45 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–6 players · ~45 min · Ages 13+
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Heat: Pedal to the Metal 2022
#47 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #47 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
1–6 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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Caverna: The Cave Farmers 2013
#62 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #62 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–7 players · ~30 min · Ages 12+
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Blood on the Clocktower 2022
#66 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #66 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
6–21 players · ~30 min · Ages 15+
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Power Grid 2004
#74 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #74 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–6 players · ~120 min · Ages 12+
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Concordia Venus 2018
#104 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #104 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–6 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+
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Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy 2011
#105 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #105 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–6 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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Dominant Species 2010
#115 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #115 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–6 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+
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Decrypto 2018
#117 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #117 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
3–8 players · ~15 min · Ages 12+
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7 Wonders 2010
#118 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #118 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–7 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game 2008
#126 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #126 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
3–6 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+
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Keyflower 2012
#135 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #135 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–6 players · ~90 min · Ages 12+
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Eldritch Horror 2013
#138 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #138 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
1–8 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+
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Age of Steam 2002
#139 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #139 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–6 players · ~120 min · Ages 13+
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Twilight Imperium: Third Edition 2005
#151 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #151 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
3–6 players · ~180 min · Ages 14+
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Just One 2018
#157 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #157 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
3–7 players · ~20 min · Ages 8+
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Codenames 2015
#161 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #161 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
2–8 players · ~15 min · Ages 10+
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Planet Unknown 2022
#165 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #165 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
1–6 players · ~60 min · Ages 10+
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Magic: The Gathering 1993
#168 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #168 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played customizable title.
2–6 players · ~20 min · Ages 13+
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Hadrian's Wall 2021
#171 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #171 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–6 players · ~30 min · Ages 12+
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Cartographers 2019
#184 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #184 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
1–100 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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Vantage 2025
#201 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #201 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
1–6 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+
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A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #206 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
1–8 players · ~60 min · Ages 13+
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Welcome To... 2018
#214 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #214 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
1–100 players · ~25 min · Ages 10+
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John Company: Second Edition 2022
#215 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #215 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–6 players · ~90 min · Ages 13+
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This War of Mine: The Board Game 2017
#219 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #219 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
1–6 players · ~45 min · Ages 18+
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A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition) 2011
#237 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #237 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
3–6 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+
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The Resistance: Avalon 2012
#238 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #238 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
5–10 players · ~30 min · Ages 13+
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Captain Sonar 2016
#247 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #247 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
2–8 players · ~45 min · Ages 14+
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Faraway 2023
#259 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #259 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–6 players · ~15 min · Ages 10+
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1830: Railways & Robber Barons 1986
#312 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #312 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–7 players · ~180 min · Ages 14+
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Dorfromantik: The Board Game 2022
#325 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #325 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
1–6 players · ~30 min · Ages 8+
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Oath 2021
#331 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #331 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–6 players · ~45 min · Ages 10+
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Hot Streak 2025
#340 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #340 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
2–8 players · ~20 min · Ages 6+
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Steam 2009
#343 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #343 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
3–6 players · ~90 min · Ages 10+
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Telestrations 2009
#352 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #352 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
4–8 players · ~30 min · Ages 12+
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For Sale 1997
#357 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #357 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
3–6 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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Acquire 1963
#365 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #365 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–6 players · ~90 min · Ages 12+
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Sidereal Confluence 2017
#394 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #394 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
4–9 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+
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Magical Athlete 2025
#429 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #429 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–6 players · ~30 min · Ages 6+
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Dixit 2008
#430 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #430 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
3–6 players · ~30 min · Ages 8+
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Mysterium 2015
#449 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #449 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–7 players · ~42 min · Ages 10+
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The Resistance 2009
#464 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #464 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
5–10 players · ~30 min · Ages 13+
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Skull 2011
#496 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #496 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
3–6 players · ~15 min · Ages 10+
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King of Tokyo 2011
#497 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #497 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–6 players · ~30 min · Ages 8+
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Flip 7 2024
#516 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #516 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
3–18 players · ~20 min · Ages 8+
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Bohnanza 1997
#544 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #544 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–7 players · ~45 min · Ages 12+
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Here I Stand 2006
#545 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #545 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played wargames title.
2–6 players · ~180 min · Ages 14+
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No Thanks! 2004
#554 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #554 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
3–7 players · ~20 min · Ages 8+
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Alhambra 2003
#614 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #614 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–6 players · ~45 min · Ages 8+
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Camel Up 2014
#646 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #646 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–8 players · ~20 min · Ages 8+
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Jamaica 2007
#647 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #647 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–6 players · ~30 min · Ages 8+
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RoboRally 1994
#652 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #652 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–8 players · ~45 min · Ages 12+
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Take 5 1994
#677 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #677 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–10 players · ~45 min · Ages 8+
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Coup 2012
#718 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #718 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
2–6 players · ~15 min · Ages 13+
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Zombicide 2012
#764 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #764 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
1–6 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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Betrayal at House on the Hill 2004
#776 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #776 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
3–6 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+
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Wits & Wagers 2005
#866 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #866 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
3–7 players · ~25 min · Ages 10+
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Diplomacy 1959
#882 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #882 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–7 players · ~360 min · Ages 12+
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Diamant 2005
#903 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #903 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
3–8 players · ~20 min · Ages 8+
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Challengers! 2022
#960 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #960 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
1–8 players · ~45 min · Ages 8+
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Massive Darkness 2017
#1462 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1462 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
1–6 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+
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Saboteur 2004
#1553 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1553 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
3–10 players · ~30 min · Ages 8+
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BANG! 2002
#1803 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1803 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
4–7 players · ~20 min · Ages 8+
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Empire Builder 1982
#1977 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1977 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–6 players · ~180 min · Ages 12+
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Werewolf 1986
#2797 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #2797 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
8–24 players · ~60 min · Ages 8+
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Sequence 1982
#3321 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #3321 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–12 players · ~10 min · Ages 7+
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War Story: Occupied France 2024
#3657 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #3657 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
1–6 players · ~45 min · Ages 14+
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Apples to Apples 1999
#8225 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #8225 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
4–10 players · ~20 min · Ages 12+
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Clue 1949
#11109 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #11109 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–6 players · ~45 min · Ages 8+
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Cards Against Humanity 2009
#16155 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #16155 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
4–30 players · ~30 min · Ages 17+
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The Campaign for North Africa: The Desert War 1940-43 1979
#18709 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #18709 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played wargames title.
8–10 players · ~60000 min · Ages 14+
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SHUG 2027
#22939 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #22939 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–6 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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Survivalist 2026
#23828 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #23828 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–6 players · ~40 min · Ages 10+
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Yahtzee 1956
#26075 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #26075 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–10 players · ~30 min · Ages 6+
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Risk 1959
#29715 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #29715 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–6 players · ~120 min · Ages 10+
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UNO 1971
#30671 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #30671 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–10 players · ~30 min · Ages 6+
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Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition 1981
#30752 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #30752 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
2–24 players · ~90 min · Ages 12+
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The Game of Life 1960
#30809 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #30809 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–6 players · ~60 min · Ages 8+
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Monopoly 1935
#30811 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #30811 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–8 players · ~60 min · Ages 8+
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Chutes and Ladders c. 200 BC
#30816 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #30816 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played children's title.
2–6 players · ~30 min · Ages 3+
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Operation 1965
UnrankedReleased by Milton Bradley in 1965, it is a landmark electronic dexterity game whose 'Cavity Sam' patient is instantly recognizable.
1–6 players · ~10 min · Ages 6+
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Skip-Bo 1967
UnrankedCreated by Hazel 'Skip' Bowman in 1967 and later a Mattel staple, it is a widely played commercial card game.
2–6 players · ~30 min · Ages 7+
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Phase 10 1982
UnrankedInvented by Kenneth Johnson in 1982, it became one of the best-selling commercial card games in the U.S.
2–6 players · ~45 min · Ages 7+
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Pictionary 1985
UnrankedCreated by Rob Angel in 1985, it defined the drawing-and-guessing party-game category and sold tens of millions of copies.
3–16 players · ~60 min · Ages 8+
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Tap 4 2019
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
2–8 players · ~15 min · Ages 7+
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Politik 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
2–6 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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