Take 5 FAQ

16 questions players ask · Updated Nov 12, 2026 · Full rulebook

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Basic Rules Playing the Game The End of a Round The End of the Game Pro Variant for 2–6 Players Other Editions

Basic Rules

How many rows are set out at the start of a game?
How many cards does each player get when fewer than ten people play?

Playing the Game

In what order are the revealed cards played each turn?
If a played card is too low for every row, must you take a row, and can you choose which one?
Can you secretly choose any card from your hand, even one that cannot be placed?
Can you hold back a revealed card instead of placing it on a row?
Which row does a played card join when it is higher than several row ends?
What happens when a sixth card is added to a row?
Can a row keep going past 104 back to 1?
Do you have to leave the four rows unsorted, or may you reorder them into ascending order?

The End of a Round

At the end of a round, are the cards left on the table collected and reshuffled into the deck?
Do you count the cards left in your hand at final scoring?

The End of the Game

When does the game end, and do you always play all ten cards each round?
What happens if two players tie for the lowest score at game end?

Pro Variant for 2–6 Players

In the Professional variant, can a card be placed at either end of a row?

Other Editions

Are the rules of Beat the Heat the same as 6 Nimmt!?