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It's 5pm
2021
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- 1–4 players
- 20–40 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 1 player
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It's 5pm is a board game released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Totsuca Chuo and its main mechanics are Grid Movement and Action Points.
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About the game
In "It's 5pm", the players are salaryworkers commuting to and from work, and they like to relax on their commute: bars, movies, malls, and board game cafes! The game takes place on a city grid that the players expand as the game progresses. Players will spend money on their leisure time pursuits, and earn more money at work. There is only so much time in the day, and the players will need to determine how long to work each day and how much time can be devoted to other interests. The winner will be the player who has earned the most happiness by Friday!
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It's 5pm supports 1–4 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 It's 5pm is 20–40 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 It's 5pm for ages 14 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.
It's 5pm 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.
It's 5pm belongs to these categories: Card Game and City Building. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement and Action Points. 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 It's 5pm are: Totsuca Chuo. 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 It's 5pm 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.