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Number Please!
2011
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- 1–99 players
- 15 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.5/5
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Number Please! is a board game released in 2011 for 1–99 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Rick Soued, Nick Medinger, Christopher Defrisco, and Brett Kitani and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Number Please! is a collection of seven different fast-paced math games that can be played by a group of any size, with the games being adjustable for players of differing ages and skill levels. Components: five 6-sided dice, one 12-sided die, timer, instructions The main game is Number Please - roll the five colored dice, then use them to form an equation which equals the black target die, within the allotted time limit of 60 seconds. Two of the other games, Three at Once and Mellow Yellow are variations on this theme. The game comes with rules for four other quite different math games using these dice, which rely on other mechanics like press-your-luck, and show influences of games like Yahtzee and Bingo: 38 Special, High Roller, Nine Patch, and Five Square.
Mechanics
Publishers
- Eagle-Gryphon Games
Questions and answers
Number Please! supports 1–99 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 Number Please! is 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 Number Please! for ages 6 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.
Number Please! has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Number Please! belongs to these categories: Number and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 Number Please! are: Rick Soued, Nick Medinger, Christopher Defrisco, and Brett Kitani. 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 Number Please! 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.