To Play
5ive Straight may be played by 2,4,6 or 8 players equally
divided into two opposing teams; or 3, 6 or 9 players equally divided into
three opposing teams. (Three teams of two each is especially exciting.)
To Win
Play continues until one team successfully places five
pegs in adjacent squares in a straight line either vertically,
horizontally or diagonally.
To Start
Players of each team sit next to players of the opposing
team. The pegs are distributed among the players, each team using a
different color. The playing board is placed in the center of the table;
and the dealer (selected by any mutually agreeable method) shuffles the
cards and deals four to each player. The remainder of the deck is placed
face down near the playing board. Players may look at their own cards, but
should no show their cards to any other player. The player to the left of
the dealer makes the first play. He must place a card face up on the table
and put a peg in a square having the same or higher number than the number
on the card. (A peg may never be put in a square having a lower number
than that of the card played.) Play continues clockwise around the table
until it returns to the first player. The first player now has the option
of playing a card and placing a peg as he did previously, or picking a
card from the deck.
To Move
A turn consists of either: 1) playing a card and placing a
peg, or 2) picking a card from the deck.
All players have this option when they hold less than four
cards. When a player holds the maximum of four cards, he must play a card
and place a peg. Obviously, if a player holds no cards, he must pick from
the deck.
Notes
Once a card is played it may not be put back into play,
but must remain face up in front of the player.
Dead Cards are possible. For example: if a player holds
card number 92 and all numbers 92 through 99 have been pegged, 92 is a
dead card. The next Player holds card number 99, also a dead card. Don't
reveal dead cards. If a player comes to hold four dead cards, he's out of
the game and the game is over for all players.
Players should refrain from comments or signals that aid
their partners or distract their opponents.
Strategy Hint
The low numbered cards are most valuable, both offensively
and defensively. Defensive play consists of one team blocking the other
team's progress toward five straight. (The 0 is the lowest card in the
deck.)
5ive Straight has it all: excitement, strategy, and
addictive fun! Play a card and place a peg on the board - with as few as
one or as many as 100 possible choices, where you move is up to you. The
first one with five pegs in a row is the winner. Whether playing with 2,3,
or teams of players, 5ive Straight will keep you on your toes as you try
to outsmart your opponent.
Awards: Games Magazine Top 100 Games of 1999
Vendor: Stillmore Products
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