Fives (2022)

About this game

The Green Fivura is a trick-taking game for three or four players. The reverse side of the cards shows a green 5. The game is a must-follow game, with a fixed trump suit. In general, if you can follow suit you must, but in many cases you can play one of your cards face down as a green 5. However, only one green 5 may appear in any trick. The winner of the trick takes all cards played to the trick, with their card on top. At the end of the hand, points will be lost by any player whose top cards sum to more than 25, and points will be won for those whose cards sum to 25 or less, with the most points going to those who scored closest to 25. The player with the most points after four rounds wins.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 3 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.5/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 11 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.