As few penalty points as possible
The game contains 104 cards with different values and penalty points. Each player is dealt 10, and there are 4 cards face up on the table. In each round, everyone chooses a card from their hand at the same time.
Who is Take 5 for!?
The card game is for 2 to 10 players aged 10 and over. This is the Dutch-language edition from 999 Games.
A brief overview of the rules of Take 5!
Aim of the game
Collect as few penalty points (the symbols on the cards) as possible.
How to play
There are 4 rows, each containing 1 card. Everyone has 10 cards.
- Everyone chooses a card at the same time, face down, and turns it over.
- From low to high, place your card behind the row where the last card is just a little lower.
- If your card is the 6th in that row, you take the 5 cards from the row. Your card starts a new row.
- If your card is lower than the end of all the rows, you can choose which row to pick from.
End and win
After 10 cards, count the trumps in the cards you’ve taken. Play further rounds until someone has 66 penalty points or more. The player with the fewest points then wins.
Print the rules and scorecardA summary in our own words. The full rules are included in the box.
Questions about Take 5!
How many players do you play Take 5 with!?
Take 5! is played with 2 to 10 players.
How long does a game of Take 5 last!?
A game lasts about 15 to 30 minutes.
From what age is ‘Take 5!’ suitable?
Take 5! is suitable for children aged 10 and over.
Is ‘Take 5!’ more about tactics or luck?
A mix of tactics and luck. Tactics: 3 out of 5 (average), luck: 3 out of 5 (average).
Which publisher is Take 5 from!?
Take 5! is published by 999 Games.
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