Take it Easy!

Burley Games, F.X. Schmid, Spear's Games · Board game · 1983
7.7 Ludopedia 6.6 BGG 1–8 · best 4 Solo 20 min Weight 1.5/5
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7.7 rating Ludopedia
6.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy a quick game that blends the thrill of a draw with the satisfaction of assembling a puzzle, Take It Easy! is for you! It's one of those games where everyone plays together, but each on their own board, perfect for livening up any group.

Highlights
  • Fast and addictive
  • Scales perfectly
  • Easy to learn
  • Interesting decisions
Keep in mind
  • Luck of the draw can frustrate
  • Little direct interaction
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for an experience that feels like bingo, but with a strategic twist that will keep you thinking! In Take It Easy!, each player receives a hexagonal board and the goal is to fill it with 19 tiles. The magic happens when a tile is drawn and announced – think of something like 'the 9-8-7'. That's where your skill comes in: you decide where to place this tile on your board. The trick is to complete lines with matching numbers, and scoring is calculated by multiplying the tile's number by the number of tiles in the completed line. A line of three 9s is worth 27 points, but imagine completing that central column with five 9s! The game shines as a multiplayer solitaire, where everyone plays simultaneously, but each on their own board. This means it scales incredibly well, accommodating 1, 2, 3, or even 8 players without increasing playtime. It's fast, straightforward, and perfect for those who enjoy puzzles and smart decisions. Don't be fooled by its simplicity; with each tile drawn, the tension rises, and you need to think quickly to optimize your score. It's one of those games where you play a round and immediately want to start another!

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–8 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 BEST
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Misc: LongPack Games Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Series: Take It ...
Publisher Burley Games, F.X. Schmid, Spear's Games, Arclight Games, Brain Picnic, Cappelen Damm AS, Cranio Creations, DiceTree Games, Eagle-Gryphon Games, förlAgo AB, IELLO, Play Smart, Ravensburger AG, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., White Goblin Games, Zacatrus, Zvata Studios
Designer Peter Burley
Artist Alexander Strohmaier, Franz Vohwinkel, Peter Burley, Steve Tolley, Thomas Weiss

Community

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66want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many people can play Take It Easy!?
The game is super flexible! You can play solo (1 player) or with up to 8 people. The playtime doesn't change much, which is great!
How long does a game take?
A game is quite quick, usually around 20 minutes. Perfect for fitting in anytime!
Do I need to know how to read to play?
No! Take It Easy! has no language dependency. The numbers and colors on the tiles are universal.
Is it a difficult game to learn?
Not at all! The rules are very simple, and you'll get the hang of it in the first game. It's more about the strategy you develop.
What do I do with the tiles?
You receive a hexagonal board and place the drawn tiles on it. The goal is to complete lines with matching numbers to score more points!
Is there a lot of player interaction?
The interaction is indirect. Everyone plays at the same time with their own tiles, so there's no direct 'fighting', but you can see what others are doing and feel inspired (or frustrated!).

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