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- BGG #4,294
- BGG rating
- 6.3
5211
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- 20–30 min
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- 2019
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- BGG #15,989
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- 6.4
5 COLORS
2017
Rules assistance for 5 COLORS
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- 2–5 players
- 10–15 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for 5 COLORS
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5 COLORS is a board game released in 2017 for 2–5 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Tsuyoshi Hashiguchi (はしぐち つよし) and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
5 COLORS is a game to win the majority of five colors! Don't get fooled by your opponents! This game has cards 1-6 in five colors, and each player has five cards in hand. Players play two cards from hand simultaneously, then reveal them. They refill their hand, then repeated this process two more times, revealing only one card each of these time. The cards of the majority color will score — unless too many are present, in which case the color busts and the secondmost color scores. In case of a tie for majority, the tied colors are also out. This is repeated until the deck runs out, and the player with the most points wins. 5 COLORS is a simple game featuring a lot of outsmarting the opponent and counting the cards — yet simple enough for the whole family, making it a great beginner's game. —description from the publisher
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- GALLERY OUCHI (ギャラリーおうち)
Questions and answers
5 COLORS supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 5 COLORS is 10–15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 5 COLORS for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
5 COLORS has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
5 COLORS belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Pattern Recognition. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 5 COLORS are: Tsuyoshi Hashiguchi (はしぐち つよし). These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 5 COLORS as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.