Pick Up Sticks
- Players: 2–6 players
- Play time: 10–30 min
- BGG rating: 4.4
About 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. 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
- Released
- 1850
- Age
- 4+
- Best with
- 3 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Pick Up Sticks?
Pick Up Sticks plays with 2–6 players.
What is the best player count for Pick Up Sticks?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Pick Up Sticks is best with 3 players (46 votes).
How long does Pick Up Sticks take to play?
A game of Pick Up Sticks takes 10–30 min.
What age is Pick Up Sticks for?
The recommended minimum age for Pick Up Sticks is 4+.
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