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Facts in Five
1964
Rules assistance for Facts in Five
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- 1–5 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 1 player
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Facts in Five is a board game released in 1964 for 1–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Richard Onanian and its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil.
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About the game
Part of the 3M Bookshelf Series. Five cards are drawn. Each card contains a "class" and a list of "categories". A category is selected for each class and the players and five letter tiles are drawn. The players have 5 minutes to come up with an example that begins with each letter for each class/category. There are also variations on the game to make it harder (like using the same letter for all five words) or to allow children to play against adults competitively with easier questions. 2007 update: Now part of University Game's Bookcase Series. The game has been updated to remove many of the esoteric categories (foreign words, spelling, authors of ______ descent). It's now much more a test of pop culture trivial knowledge and there is no longer the option to select a category only. One must now pick a Category and Topic (the term 'class' was removed). Also, the letter distribution was updated. The box indicates that this edition is copyright 2006. Contents: 56 cards 56 letter chips 4ea - D,M,S 3ea - B,C,H,P,* 2ea - A,E,F,G,J,L,N,R,T,W 1ea - I,K,O,Q,U,V,X,Y,Z Master Score Pad Playing Card Sheets Sand Timer(5 minutes) Plastic Storage Tray Rules(inside lid) How to Score Sheet 1967 3M & 1976 Avalon Hill edition differences Rules are separate (NOT on inside lid) only 30 letter chips (1 of each letter plus 4 wild *'s)
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Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Schmidt Spiele
- 3M
- University Games
- The Avalon Hill Game Co
- Advanced Ideas Co.
Questions and answers
Facts in Five supports 1–5 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 Facts in Five is 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 Facts in Five 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.
Facts in Five has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Facts in Five belongs to these categories: Word Game, Party Game, and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Facts in Five are: Richard Onanian. 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 Facts in Five 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.