Risk 'n' Roll 2000 (1999)

About this game

The old dice game of "Five Thousand" has been given new scoring systems, wild cards to change the rules, and 2000 points wins the game. Now, two triples or three pairs scores 500 points, and some cards allow a deuce to score 20, while others drain off opponents when you score.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 1.2/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.