# Mountain 53

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: #9712
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.13 / 5
- **Designers**: Carlo A. Rossi
- **Artists**: Michael Menzel
- **Publishers**: ABACUSSPIELE, GoKids 玩樂小子, Hobby World, Lautapelit.fi, SUNNY BIRD
- **Categories**: Action / Dexterity, Card Game, Children's Game
- **Mechanics**: Simultaneous Action Selection

## Verdict
If you enjoy quick games with a touch of dexterity and an offbeat theme, Mountain 53 will entertain you immensely! It's that controlled chaos that leads to plenty of laughs.Fun trash stackingSimultaneous action selectionFast and lightUnusual and funny themeCan cause collapsesLuck in the fallLittle strategic depthFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey folks! Ready for a challenge to see who can stack the most trash without making a mess? In Mountain 53 (originally known as Ab in die Tonne), we play as some rather lazy characters who'd rather let the garbage pile up than clean the bin. The goal is straightforward: toss trash into the bin, but with that 'who will knock it over first?' vibe.

Each player gets a hand of cards numbered 1 to 10. Scattered around are the 'trash' pieces—cartons, bottles, apple cores—ready to be piled up. Every round, we secretly choose a card from our hand, and then, at the count of three, everyone reveals simultaneously. Play proceeds from the lowest number to the highest, and each player adds trash pieces equal to the number on their revealed card into or onto the garbage bin. If you're the unlucky (or lucky!) one who causes the trash mountain to collapse, you get a penalty token, and the bin is emptied. But if you manage to place the final piece without causing chaos, you get a bonus!

The game ends after the sixth penalty token has been given out. Whoever has the fewest penalty points is the champion of tidiness (or messiness!). It's a fast-paced game with a dexterity element and plenty of laughs, perfect for those who enjoy light competition and an unusual theme. Get your hands ready and may luck be on your side!

## FAQ
### How many players can participate?
Mountain 53 is for 2 to 5 players.

### How long does a game take?
Games are quite fast, usually around 30 minutes.

### Is it a difficult game to learn?
No, the rules are very simple and straightforward, ideal for families and casual players.

### What happens if the trash mountain collapses?
Whoever caused the collapse receives a penalty card, and the trash bin is emptied to start over.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The goal is to have the fewest penalty points at the end of the game, meaning you were the most 'careful' (or lucky) when stacking the trash.

### Is this game more about luck or skill?
There's a balance between card selection (strategy) and the physical dexterity of placing the trash, plus an element of luck when the mountain collapses.