# Jack Straws

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1888
- **BGG Rating**: 4.8
- **BGG Rank**: #30479
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 10 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: (Uncredited)
- **Publishers**: (Unknown), Bell and Curfew, McLoughlin Brothers, Merit, Milton Bradley, N.W. Damm & Søn (Damm), Parker Brothers, Peter Pan Playthings, Qubic Games, Retro Range Toys and Games, Waddingtons
- **Categories**: Action / Dexterity, Children's Game

## Verdict
Looking for a quick game that tests your coordination and brings on the laughs? Jack Straws is your game! Perfect for the whole family, it's pure, uncomplicated dexterity fun.Steady hand, steady nervesQuick and accessible funTests fine motor skillsGreat for all agesPile can be unstableTurns can end quicklyHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to test your steady hand and nerves of steel with Jack Straws! This classic dexterity game, dating back to 1888, is pure, fast-paced, and accessible fun. The premise is simple: a pile of various objects – think axes, rifles, brooms, crutches, whatever imagination dictates – is dumped on the table. Your mission? Use a special hook to fish out one item at a time, without disturbing anything else. If you're careful and manage to grab the desired object, it's yours! Then you try your luck again. But beware! If even a single object shifts in the pile while you're trying to grab yours, your turn ends immediately, and it's time for the next player. The game continues like this, round after round, until the pile of items completely disappears. Whoever has collected the most items by the end claims victory! Jack Straws is perfect for all ages, ideal for anyone looking for a quick activity that doesn't require much time or complicated rules. It's the kind of game you pull out for quick family rounds, parties, or just to unwind at any moment. With games lasting only about 10 minutes and minimal complexity, it guarantees laughs and a bit of tension with every play. A true test of patience and coordination!

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Jack Straws?
A game of Jack Straws is super quick, usually lasting only about 10 minutes. Perfect for those short on time!

### How many players can join in?
You can play with 2 to 5 people. It's a great game for small groups!

### Is Jack Straws difficult to learn?
Not at all! The rules are very simple. Anyone can learn in under a minute and start playing right away.

### What comes in the box?
The game includes a pile of objects (usually plastic or wood, like axes, rifles, etc.) and a metal hook for you to fish out the items.

### Is it a good game for children?
Absolutely! Jack Straws is classified as a Children's Game and is excellent for developing fine motor skills and patience.

### What is the game's complexity?
Jack Straws has a very low complexity, rated 1 out of 5 on BGG. It's more about manual skill than strategy.