Take 5 1994
Designed by Wolfgang Kramer
What it is
A very light card game, number, party game game for 2-10 players (~45 min), built around hand management, ordering, push your luck.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #677 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
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How to play Take 5
Take 5 is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.2 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–10 players, runs about 45 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's a Card Game, Number and Party Game where the core of play revolves around Hand Management, Ordering and Push Your Luck. A very light card game, number, party game game for 2-10 players (~45 min), built around hand management, ordering, push your luck. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #677 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Take 5
How many players is Take 5?
Take 5 plays with 2–10 players.
Does Take 5 work with 2 players?
Yes — Take 5 plays 2–10, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Take 5 take to play?
About 45 minutes per game.
Is Take 5 hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.2 out of 5 — very light — quick to teach. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Take 5 for?
The publisher recommends ages 8 and up.
Is Take 5 good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.2/5 and a 8+ age rating — Take 5 is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Take 5?
Take 5 is a Card Game, Number, Party Game game, built on Hand Management, Ordering, Push Your Luck.
Where to buy Take 5
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