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Pick Up Sticks

Pick Up Sticks

(Public Domain) · 1850
2–610–30 min4+ yrs1.1/5 complexity4.4 BGG#30.948 BGG4,8 KKidsParty
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How do you play Pick Up Sticks?

Long, thin sticks are scattered on the table in a heap. The black one is used as a tool to pick up the others. The player picks up sticks one at a time, until he causes any other stick to move besides the one he is attempting to pick up.

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Pick Up Sticks box art
official art · (Public Domain)

Long, thin sticks are scattered on the table in a heap. The black one is used as a tool to pick up the others. The player picks up sticks one at a time, until he causes any other stick to move besides the one he is attempting to pick up. Score points based on the color retrieved.

The game is believed to have developed from the yarrow stalks used for divination with the Chinese I Ching.

Published in Germany about 1850. This concept has been re-published in Germany, 2003, by HABA as Mikado, a game Ages 5 and up

game anatomy
Complexity1.1 / 5
BGG rating4.4 / 10
Vibe
KidsParty
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
10–30 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
4+ yrs
BGG rank
#30.948
from Trișache · verified

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Q3How do you play Pick Up Sticks?
Pick Up Sticks is a action / dexterity game, for 2–6 players, taking ~10–30 minutes, featuring physical removal. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Pick Up Sticks — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Pick Up Sticks support?
Pick Up Sticks is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Pick Up Sticks take?
A game of Pick Up Sticks takes about 10–30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Pick Up Sticks for?
Pick Up Sticks is recommended from age 4.
Q7How complex is Pick Up Sticks?
Pick Up Sticks has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.1 out of 5.
Mechanics & categories
Set collection →Action / Dexterity →Children's Game →Party Game →

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