5ive Straight
- Players: 2–9 players
- Play time: 20 min
- BGG rating: 6.3
About 5ive Straight
A very nice peg-board game, now re-issued. The plastic board has 100 holes, numbered in a oft reversing spiral with 1 in the center. A deck of numbered cards from 1-100 is shuffled and players start with 4 each. You may either play a card and stick a peg in, or draw a card, the hand limit being 4. And of course, you're trying to get five of your pegs in a row to win. Simple, except that playing a card allows you to place a peg in that number, or any empty number above. So with a 60, I can fill a space from 60 to 100, the outside rows effectively, but with a 6, I can play practically anywhere, especially the key points in the center area. The game is for 2-3 players, but works even better when played in partnership, your partner frustrated as you fill high numbers with low cards, you frustrated as your partner fails to block. Very good fun and nice for non-gamers. Similar to: Take 5 5 in a Row Go-Moku Renju Pente
- Released
- 1958
- Designers
- Jack Montgomery, Ellen Washburne, Norman Washburne
- Age
- 7+
- Best with
- 3 or 6 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play 5ive Straight?
5ive Straight plays with 2–9 players.
What is the best player count for 5ive Straight?
BoardGameGeek community voters say 5ive Straight is best with 3 or 6 players (10 votes).
How long does 5ive Straight take to play?
A game of 5ive Straight takes 20 min.
What age is 5ive Straight for?
The recommended minimum age for 5ive Straight is 7+.
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