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5-Across

5-Across

4Kidz, Inc.
20 min5+ yrs1.0/5 complexity6.0 BGG6KidsCouplesStrategy
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How do you play 5-Across?

An alternate take on the Connect 4 style of gameplay, 5-Across is a vertical game played with checkers. The board is placed on the stand to hold it vertically and players drop checkers into one of the 7 slots until one player succeeds in getting 5 in a row either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.

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5-Across box art
official art · 4Kidz, Inc.

An alternate take on the Connect 4 style of gameplay, 5-Across is a vertical game played with checkers. The board is placed on the stand to hold it vertically and players drop checkers into one of the 7 slots until one player succeeds in getting 5 in a row either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.

game anatomy
Complexity1.0 / 5
BGG rating6.0 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Play time
0 min
Players
2
Recommended age
5+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does 5-Across cost?
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Q2Where can I buy 5-Across cheapest?
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Q3How do you play 5-Across?
5-Across is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~0 minutes, featuring pattern building. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about 5-Across — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does 5-Across support?
5-Across is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of 5-Across take?
A game of 5-Across takes about 0 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is 5-Across for?
5-Across is recommended from age 5.
Q7How complex is 5-Across?
5-Across has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.0 out of 5.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells 5-Across new.

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