- BGG rank
- BGG #99
- BGG rating
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Azul
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Cinco Linko
2016
Rules assistance for Cinco Linko
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 5–15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
Rules assistant for Cinco Linko
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Cinco Linko is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Deejay Wheelie Bag and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
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About the game
With nothing but four stacks of colored tiles, it's no wonder why Cinco Linko — a.k.a. OK Play — is regarded as the world's easiest to understand game. Don't let that fool you though - whilst this game takes minutes to learn, it takes ages to master. The rules are simple: using your stack of tiles, you try to make a line of five before any of your opponents can. Each tile must line up with the flat side of another (no placing corners on corners) and your line of five can go orthogonally or diagonally. If you manage to use all of your tiles and there's still no winner, you can reposition them one at a time. Whether you're from Albania or Zambia, speaking in Urdu or Zulu or playing against a rabbi or a Jedi, OK Play can go anywhere and be played by anyone, with anyone (even if you can't understand a word the other person is saying). —description from the publisher
Editions
- Cinco LinkoenBig Potato Games, Cardinal2019
- Cinco LinkoenBig Potato Games2018
- OK PlayenBig Potato Games2017
- OK PlayenBig Potato Games2016
- Cinco LinkodeHCM Kinzel2022
- Cinco LinkodeHCM Kinzel2018
- OK PlayesMercurio2018
- OK PlayitDal Tenda2017
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Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Cardinal
- HCM Kinzel
- Big Potato Games
- Dal Tenda
- Mercurio
Questions and answers
Cinco Linko 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 Cinco Linko is 5–15 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 Cinco Linko for ages 8 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.
Cinco Linko has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Cinco Linko belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 Cinco Linko are: Deejay Wheelie Bag. 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 Cinco Linko 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.