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Connect5
2019
Rules assistance for Connect5
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- 2–5 players
- 15–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Connect5
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Connect5 is a board game released in 2019 for 2–5 players, 15–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Giangiacomo Borghese and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Pattern Building.
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About the game
Game description The player who scores the most points, wins the game. You can score points by eating your opponent's tokens (1 point each eaten token) or achieving a Connect 5 (5 points). Once any player achieves Connect 5, the round is over. Rules The player who, at the end of all rounds scores more points, wins the game. If, during a round, none of the players scores a Connect 5 or if there are no more available free dots on the game board and it’s not possible to place or move any token, the round is over and the final score is calculated counting the tokens that have been eaten by each player. To score Connect 5, a player must have 5 of his tokens placed on 5 consecutive dots on the game board, without any obstacle. The double board game Connect 5 game board has 2 sides, one for basic games, one for advanced games! The side labeled as “B” is the Basic game board. It’s suitable for new players who want to gradually explore the game mechanics. Nevertheless, the basic board offers a consistent challenge level also to more experienced players. The side labeled as “A” is the Advanced game board and offers more challenging game paths presenting a harder challenge for the real Connect 5 champions! Links Tabeltop Simulator Version
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Questions and answers
Connect5 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 Connect5 is 15–60 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 Connect5 for ages 10 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.
Connect5 has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Connect5 belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Pattern Building. 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 Connect5 are: Giangiacomo Borghese. 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 Connect5 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.