It is a simple game but it requires good thinking skills. It is a great family game where children can take part and can develop organizational skills and multiple strategy skills. It is a little long for most children under 9 I think. Our 7 year old grandchild caught on to the concepts but tired of playing after 5 hands. The 9, 10, and 11 year old kids really liked it and the family definitely planned on playing again as a family activity.
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Play the game all the time at home and camping, only problem is the cards need to be made of a durable plastic!!, the Deck of cards only last a year, they get worn and very hard to shuffle!!!!
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Oh, the times we had, playing tournaments with this... this is kid friendly, teen friendly, adult friendly when paired with appropriate beverages, and all around just a fun game to play. Highly recommend! What's great is that the deck is large enough so you can play it with a large group of people, too. So if you're looking for something inexpensive to do whether on campus, with friends, or with your kids, this is it. Try it. You'll enjoy!
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I would have given the game 5 stars if it came with a sample score sheet. You need a score sheet to record each player's residual points. I have added a sample score sheet to this review. This game is very similar to a rummy game called "65" which we play with a standard deck of cards. With the Five Crowns card deck having 5 suits, it is a nice variant to using a standard deck with only 4 suits.
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Easy to learn. Each player responsible for own hand. Don't need partner to play. Play up to seven people. Instructions for play very clear. Each game only takes about 45 minutes.
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This is about my fifth set of five crowns, we play this game a lot and it is so much fun. My whole family has a least one set and we play it with them also. At our campground , we have card night and at least one or tables are playing this game. I would highly recommend this game to anyone wanting just a fun night of entertainment. Thank you.
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Five Crowns Card Game is an excellent game playable between 2-6. We found it most entertaining and passing time away on board a cruise ship at sea. Besides having something to do the game provided an opportunity to become acquainted with other passengers as they joined us and learned the game. It's easy to learn. Purchase the game. Give it a shot. It's a worthwhile entertainment investment.
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I LOVE Five Crowns. It is a great game that typically takes less than an hour to play, even with 5-6 players. It is similar(ish) to Phase 10, but without the drag of getting 'stuck' on a phase. There are no phases and points actually matter for all players! Get it, you'll like it.
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Five Crowns is a five-suited rummy-style card game. This award-winning, classic game is a quick favorite for both avid and casual card players. Five Crowns features a unique double deck that contains 5 suits: spades, clubs, hearts, diamonds, and stars. This special deck makes it easier to arrange your entire hand into books and runs. The rotating wild card keeps players on their toes! The game begins with 3 cards and 3s are wild, the next round has 4 cards and 4s are wild and so on ‘til the Kings Go Wild! Make the right combinations, be the first to go out, then watch players scramble as they get one last chance to cut their losses! Five Crowns is loved by everyone, easy to play anywhere and a game that you’ll want to play again and again.
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This is actually the 2nd time I've bought this card game. The 1st set of cards wore out. Once you play the card game you are hooked. It's fun. The more playing, the more challenging. Makes a nice gift.
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