# Slide 5

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2007
- **BGG Rating**: 6.5
- **BGG Rank**: #4576
- **Players**: 2-10 (Best with: 6)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.29 / 5
- **Designers**: Wolfgang Kramer
- **Artists**: Design Edge
- **Publishers**: Endless Games (I)
- **Categories**: Card Game, Number, Party Game
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management

## Verdict
If you love fast, tension‑filled games, Slide 5 will hook you from the first round.Quick and easy to learnHigh player interactionScales from 2 to 10Limited strategic depthCard draw luck factorRECOMMENDED

## Description
Slide 5 is the thematically refreshed version of the classic 6 nimmt!, yet it keeps the core mechanic of building card hills on the table. Each player holds a hand of numbered cards and, each round, plays one card simultaneously into one of the four existing rows. Rows must ascend in order, but a card can only be placed if the difference to the last card does not exceed a set limit (usually 10). When a row already contains five cards, the sixth card triggers an "Avalanche": the player who placed it takes all cards in that row, and the sixth card starts a new hill. The ultimate goal is to finish with the lowest total score, as each card carries a penalty value. The game is quick – about 30 minutes – and accommodates 2 to 10 players, making it perfect for parties or casual get‑togethers. Hand Management forces you to think a couple of turns ahead, trying to anticipate where others will drop their cards and avoiding an unwanted avalanche. While the rules are simple, there’s plenty of tension in each decision: sometimes you’ll risk a high card to force someone else to scoop up many penalties, or hold low cards to keep your options open. Components are straightforward: a deck of numbered cards and a scoring marker. No complex board means easy transport and a setup that takes seconds. The low weight (1.3/5) signals that the game is easy to learn, yet still offers subtle strategic depth, especially with larger player counts where unpredictability spikes. In short, Slide 5 delivers the chaotic fun of 6 nimmt! with lean rules, ideal for fans of fast, interactive, twist‑filled gameplay.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
From 2 up to 10 players, making it great for parties.

### What’s the typical playing time?
About 30 minutes, varying with player count.

### How complex is the game?
Very low complexity (weight 1.3/5), easy to pick up quickly.

### What components are included?
A deck of numbered cards and a scoring marker.

### Who would enjoy this game?
Anyone who likes fast, interactive, and slightly chaotic games, especially in a social setting.

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