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Big Five
999 Games · 2010
1–420 min7+ yrs1.4/5 complexity6.2 BGG#11.024 BGG426CouplesFamily
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How do you play Big Five?
In Big Five, players are trying to get rid of their animal cards by adding them to the tableau in rows and columns, building sets of matching colors or animals.
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In Big Five, players are trying to get rid of their animal cards by adding them to the tableau in rows and columns, building sets of matching colors or animals. A set contains a maximum of 5 cards. A player adding the fourth or the fifth card (-> Big Five) to a set is given a bonus (discarding card(s)). The first player to have no cards left on their pile wins the game.
game anatomy
Complexity1.4 / 5
BGG rating6.2 / 10
Vibe
CouplesFamily
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
Play time
20 min
Players
1–4
Recommended age
7+ yrs
BGG rank
#11.024
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Frequently asked questions
Q1How much does Big Five cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Big Five cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Big Five?
Big Five is a animals game, for 1–4 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring hand management. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Big Five — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Big Five support?
Big Five is played by 1–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Big Five take?
A game of Big Five takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Big Five for?
Big Five is recommended from age 7.
Q7How complex is Big Five?
Big Five has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.4 out of 5.
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