- BGG rating
- 6.6
5ive: King's Court Player Expansion
- 2–6 players
- 5–30 min
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,120
- BGG rating
- 6.2
5ive: King's Court
2017
Rules assistance for 5ive: King's Court
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 15–30 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for 5ive: King's Court
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5ive: King's Court is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Luke Wilkinson and Greg Scratchley and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection.
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About the game
5ive: King's Court is a set-building game in which players take turns attempting to foil the plans of their rivals by completing their own royal court. Players compete to complete a set of all five card types by completing each of five actions. Every action impacts another player, so strategy is critical. Simple errors in judgement could prevent you from completing your court, allowing another player to take control and win the game!
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Questions and answers
5ive: King's Court supports 2–4 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 5ive: King's Court is 15–30 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 5ive: King's Court for ages 6 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.
5ive: King's Court has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
5ive: King's Court belongs to these categories: Card Game and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection. 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 5ive: King's Court are: Luke Wilkinson and Greg Scratchley. 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 5ive: King's Court 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.