The Number
2020Hisashi Hayashi
- Videos
- 15
- Creators
- 14
Mainly reviews. The Number is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 8 reviews, 4 how-to-play guides, 2 unboxings, and 1 other video.
2 - 5 players
15 - 20 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes
From BoardGameGeek
Smarter than you think, easier than you expect! This little Japanese game doesn't fit into any single category. You don't realize how rich The Number is while playing. The Number is an expert mix of mechanics: Bluffing, Risk-taking, but also Guessing (a mechanic that involves anticipating your opponent's next moves and adapting your strategy accordingly). It takes 5 minutes to learn, but you won't have it all figured out yet! Choose, check and resolve! How to play? A game of The Number plays over 2 rounds of 5 turns each during which everyone plays simultaneously. 1- Choose Each turn, everyone secretly writes a number from 000 to 999 on their boards, then reveals them at the same time. 2- Check Line up the numbers from biggest to smallest (top to bottom) and check if your number is approved (it doesn't share digits with any of the numbers below it) or eliminated (it has at least one digit in common with any of the numbers below it). 3- Resolve If your number is approved, gain as many points as the first digit of your number. Then, you must cross off the digits you used in your number from your board. You will not be able to use them for the rest of the round.
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Which video should I watch for The Number?
The Number has 15 videos from 14 creators: 8 reviews, 4 how-to-play guides, 2 unboxings and 1 other video. They date from 2020 to July 2024.
To learn the rules, start with "Board Game 101 (EP405) The Number - Règles et critique" by Professeur Board Game, which runs 15 min. For a quicker teach, "The Number Regeln Anleitung - Partyspiel - Glücks- und Bluffspiel" by Brettspiel-Zimmer - Guru erklärt runs 7 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "The Number Review: The Name is Integer. Mister Integer." by The Dice Tower. 8 creators have reviewed it.
If you like it, try Bomb Busters, Yokohama, Trains and Level 10, also by Hisashi Hayashi.
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About The Number
From BoardGameGeek:
Smarter than you think, easier than you expect! This little Japanese game doesn't fit into any single category. You don't realize how rich The Number is while playing. The Number is an expert mix of mechanics: Bluffing, Risk-taking, but also Guessing (a mechanic that involves anticipating your opponent's next moves and adapting your strategy accordingly). It takes 5 minutes to learn, but you won't have it all figured out yet! Choose, check and resolve! How to play? A game of The Number plays over 2 rounds of 5 turns each during which everyone plays simultaneously. 1- Choose Each turn, everyone secretly writes a number from 000 to 999 on their boards, then reveals them at the same time. 2- Check Line up the numbers from biggest to smallest (top to bottom) and check if your number is approved (it doesn't share digits with any of the numbers below it) or eliminated (it has at least one digit in common with any of the numbers below it). 3- Resolve If your number is approved, gain as many points as the first digit of your number. Then, you must cross off the digits you used in your number from your board. You will not be able to use them for the rest of the round.
Designer
Hisashi Hayashi
Artists
Ryo Nyamo, Hisashi Hayashi
Publisher
OKAZU Brand
Categories
Math & Numbers
Mechanics
Roll & Write / Paper-and-PencilBetting & Bluffing