Take 5
- Designer Wolfgang Kramer
- Publisher AMIGO , 999 Games , Albi , asmodee , Brain Games
- Illustration Timur Baskakov , Design Edge , Oliver Freudenreich , Bill Herrin , Gatis Sluka , Franz Vohwinkel
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Take 5, players simultaneously select cards from their hands to play into ordered rows, aiming to avoid collecting penalty points. When a row reaches six cards, the last player to add a card takes the other five as points. The game ends after ten rounds, and the player with the fewest points wins. The dynamics change with player count, offering varied experiences.
Who Is This Game For?
Take 5 is a family-friendly card game suitable for 2 to 10 players aged 8 and up. With a playtime around 45 minutes, it's accessible for casual gamers and groups looking for light strategy without complex rules.
How It Works
Each round, players simultaneously choose one card from their hand to place in one of four rows, arranged in ascending order. If a row gets a sixth card, that player collects the other five cards as penalty points. Core mechanics include Hand Management, Push Your Luck, Ordering, and Simultaneous Action Selection, guiding the flow and decisions.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Wolfgang Kramer, Take 5 won the Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Family/Adult Game in 1994 and was recommended for Spiel des Jahres the same year. It belongs to the 6 nimmt! family, known for its accessible yet strategic gameplay for up to 10 players.
Awards
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- 2005 Hra roku — Nominated
- 1994 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Family/Adult Game — Winner
- 1994 Fairplay À la carte — Winner
- 1994 À-la-carte-Kartenspielpreis — Winner
Pro
- Supports 2 to 10 players for flexible group sizes
- Push Your Luck and Hand Management create interesting decisions
- Short playtime of about 45 minutes
- Winner of the 1994 Deutscher Spiele Preis
Contra
- Abstract theme with limited narrative depth
- Relatively simple, best suited as a family game
- Longer playtime possible with 10 players
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game features an abstract theme focused on numbered cards and minimizing penalty points, without a strong narrative or setting.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on managing your hand carefully and watch the rows to avoid taking penalty cards.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Take 5 is designed for 2 to 10 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game of Take 5 lasts about 45 minutes with minimal setup.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is family-friendly and easy to learn, requiring no special experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Take 5 combines simultaneous action selection with push-your-luck elements and is part of the popular 6 nimmt! family, offering flexible player counts.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, Take 5 is designed for families and players aged 8 and up.
What mechanic makes it special?
Its blend of Hand Management, Push Your Luck, and Simultaneous Action Selection mechanics defines its gameplay.
Fazit
Take 5 is a proven family game with simple rules and engaging player interaction. It works especially well with groups of 4 to 6 players for quick, entertaining sessions.
