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Fives
2022
Rules assistance for Fives
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- 3–4 players
- 30–40 min
- 11+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 3 players
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Fives is a board game released in 2022 for 3–4 players, 30–40 minutes per game, and ages 11 and up. It was designed by 新澤 大樹 (Taiki Shinzawa) and its main mechanics are Trick-taking.
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About the game
Fives is a trick-taking game for three or four players. The reverse side of the cards shows a magenta 5. The game is a must-follow game, with a fixed trump suit. In general, if you can follow suit you must, but in many cases you can play one of your cards face down as a magenta 5. However, only one magenta 5 may appear in any trick. The winner of the trick takes all cards played to the trick, with their card on top. At the end of the hand, points will be lost by any player whose top cards sum to more than 25, and points will be won for those whose cards sum to 25 or less, with the most points going to those who scored closest to 25. The player with the most points after four rounds wins.
Mechanics
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- CMYK
- 倦怠期 (Kentaiki)
Questions and answers
Fives supports 3–4 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 Fives is 30–40 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 Fives for ages 11 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.
Fives has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Fives belongs to these categories: Card Game and Number. Its main mechanics are Trick-taking. 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 Fives are: 新澤 大樹 (Taiki Shinzawa). 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 Fives 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.