Take 5!

What to Expect

In Take 5!, players play one to three cards from their hand each turn to build rows of increasing card values. When a row reaches five cards, it is claimed, imposing penalty points. The goal is to minimize negative points represented by red bullheads. The game offers tactical decisions and is a more strategic evolution of Kramer's earlier game 6 nimmt!.

Who Is This Game For?

Take 5! is designed for 2 to 6 players aged 10 and up, suitable as a medium-weight game lasting about 60 minutes. It appeals to players who enjoy tactical card games with hand management and value-based scoring, without requiring extensive prior experience.

How It Works

Each turn, you play one to three cards from your hand to form rows of ascending numbers. The fifth card placed in a row claims that entire row, giving penalty points. Hand management is key to controlling which cards to play and when to avoid collecting penalty points. This leads to a tactical battle over the placement of cards.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Wolfgang Kramer, Take 5! is a strategic successor to 6 nimmt!. It was nominated for the 1998 Meeples Choice Award and was a runner-up for the 1999 Fairplay À la carte. The unique combination of hand management and rows limited to five cards creates its distinctive gameplay.

Awards

• 1999 Fairplay À la carte Runner-up — Nominated
• 1998 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game features a thematic abstraction around cattle herding, reflected in the bullhead symbols on the cards and the concept of managing rows representing herds.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Manage your cards carefully and watch when rows are about to fill to avoid penalty points.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Take 5! is recommended for players who like tactical card games with moderate playtime and strategic depth. It might be less suitable for families with younger children due to complexity.