Got Five: the deduction game where everyone sees your numbers, except you
In September 2026, one game was more popular than all the others at L'As des jeux: Got Five. Not a party game, not a big strategy game, but a small deduction game where you have to figure out numbers... that everyone can see, except you!
If you're wondering what's in the box, who it's for and whether it belongs in your collection, here's everything you need to know.
What is Got Five?
Got Five is a logic game for 2 to 4 players. In front of you, five numbered tiles are placed face down... on your side. The other players can see them perfectly well. Your goal: figure out your five hidden numbers before everyone else.
To get there, logic leads the way: you have to observe, ask the right questions and make deductions. All the information revealed during the game stays visible on the table, which slowly turns the game into one big shared puzzle.
How do you play?
Each turn has two steps:
- Reveal a new tile.
- Ask a neighbouring player for a clue. You can ask them to place a tile among your hidden numbers, or to compare its dots with one of your tiles.
From there, you rule out possibilities, note your hypotheses on your sheet and try to rebuild your sequence of numbers in the right ascending order.
And when you think you've got it? You call out "Got Five!". But watch out: it's risky. One single mistake and you're out of the game. That little moment of doubt is what makes the game so gripping: do you go for it now, or take one more turn to be sure?
Who is Got Five for?
Got Five is for you if:
- you like quick brain teasers, like logic puzzles or deduction grids;
- you're looking for a family game to play with kids aged 8 and up;
- you want a game that works just as well with family as with friends;
- you prefer games where every piece of information counts rather than ones where the dice decide everything;
- you often play as a pair: the game plays 2 to 4 players.
It's also a great introduction to deduction games for someone who has never tried one: the rules are simple and a game lasts about 15 minutes.
Why is it so much fun?
Because everyone knows something about you... except you. This simple idea instantly creates a fun dynamic around the table. You watch reactions, ask your questions carefully and try to learn more than the others meant to tell you.
Because nothing disappears. Since every revealed tile stays visible until the end, you can always go back over your deductions and adjust your hypotheses. Each turn adds a piece to the puzzle.
Because "Got Five!" is a real moment of tension. Call it too early and you risk elimination. Wait too long and another player wins. This little dilemma comes back every game.
Because it's quick. At 15 minutes a game, it's easy to play a rematch... and then another.
The game was designed by Yoann Levet and illustrated by Mathieu Clauss and Simon Douchy. The bright colours and easy-to-read components make the information simple to take in at a glance.
The questions we get about Got Five
Q: How many players can play Got Five?
A: Got Five plays 2 to 4 players.
Q: What age is it for?
A: The recommended age is 8 and up.
Q: How long does a game last?
A: About 15 minutes.
Q: What's in the box?
A: 60 tiles in 5 colours, 4 stands with 5 slots, 4 screens, 4 game sheets and 4 erasable markers.
Q: Is it hard to learn?
A: No. A turn comes down to revealing a tile, then asking for a clue. The challenge is in the thinking, not the rules.
Q: Is there any luck in Got Five?
A: The game is all about pure logic and observation. You win by asking the right questions and drawing the right conclusions.
Q: What happens if I'm wrong when I call "Got Five!"?
A: One single mistake and you're out of the game. Better be sure!
Q: Is the game available in English?
A: Yes. We carry the multilingual edition, Got Five (ML).
Discover Got Five at L'As des jeux
If you like Got Five, you'll also like...
Trio
Just like in Got Five, you have to guess what the others are hiding. In Trio, you reveal Number cards, either on the table or the lowest or highest value in a player's hand, to find trios of matching cards. A good pick if you like deducing from small clues and play in bigger groups: 3 to 6 players, 15 minutes or less, ages 7 and up.
Decrypto
If your favourite part of Got Five is giving and reading clues, Decrypto is waiting for you. In teams, you have to pass secret codes to your teammates with clues clear enough for them... but not too clear for the other team, who is trying to intercept them. For 3 to 8 players, 30 minutes, ages 12 and up.
In short
Got Five proves that a small game can make you think a lot. Rules you can explain in two minutes, 15-minute games, and that moment of tension when you wonder if it's the right time to shout "Got Five!". If you love logic puzzles and games where every clue counts, it deserves a spot on your table.
Want advice on choosing your next deduction game? Come see us at the store in Gatineau or write to us: we love talking games!
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The L'As des jeux team
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