Big Five
Published 2010
Contents: 100 animal cards with 5 different animals, each in 5 different colors. Short description: The players try to get rid of their animal cards. They add the cards 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 his pile wins the game.
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- Players
- 1-4 Players
- Time
- 20 min
- Weight
- Light — 1.35/5
- Year
- 2010
- BGG Rating
- 6.22
- BGG Rank
- #10953
- Min Age
- 7+
Frequently Asked Questions
Big Five supports 1 to 4 players.
A typical game of Big Five takes about 20 minutes.
Big Five has a complexity rating of 1.35/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Big Five is 7+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Big Five has a rating of 6.22/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 261 ratings. It is ranked #10953 overall.
Big Five was designed by Reiner Knizia. It was published in 2010.