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Fives (Card Game)
editOverview
editFives is a chaotic card game designed by Alexander Baumann. It was first released around 2012. The game is intended for 3-6 players, any age, and typically takes about 30 seconds to play.
Gameplay
editObjective
editThe objective of Fives is to get rid of your hand as fast as possible.
Components
edit- 52 card deck
Setup
edit- Place each of the number "5" cards in a cross pattern in the center
- Shuffle well since this is a sequential card placement game
- Deal out the remainder of the deck to the players (If some are left over, who cares. Deal out unevenly, this isn't a serious game)
Rules
edit- Each player starts with their hand face down
- When dealer says "GO", each player will turn over their entire hand and begin
- Players will simultaneously hurry to place their cards down on top of the center cards following these rules:
- Play a sequentially higher (+1) or lower (-1) card than the top showing card
- The game starts with 5s, only 4s and 6s can be played first
- Play cards one at a time.
- Players cannot play a "straight", for example.
- Ace's are "swing"
- Aces are both 1 more than King, and 1 less than 2s
- Suite does not matter; only the numeric value of the cards matter
- Play a sequentially higher (+1) or lower (-1) card than the top showing card
- The first person to empty their hand yells "FIVES!" and receives a point
Strategy
editThe game is chaotic and short so it is not advised to arrange your cards when the game starts. A good baseline strategy is to keep your cards in hand, pushing other players to get as close to the center as possible.
Development
editInvented by Alexander Baumann in Lansing, MI, circa 2012.
Reception
editThis skill-based game is enjoyed by a wide ages, is easy to learn, easy to teach, and has high replay value.
Variants
editLike "Fives"? Try "Sixes", or any other card in the deck.
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