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Get ready for an unpredictable, fast-paced, family-friendly card game that's fun for kids, teens, adults, grandparents…just about everybody! The 5 Alive card game is easy to learn. Players play numbered cards to a running total of 21 but can't go over -- if they do, they lose a life! Do what it takes to survive! Play Wild cards that change the game -- they can save a player's life or zap an opponent's. If a player loses 5 lives they're out. Having 5 lives to win means it's anyone's game -- you never know who will be the last player standing! Change things up with the alternate sudden death version for an even faster game, or play in teams. The game is easy to learn and quick to play, making it a great game for a family game night, or an impromptu party. Take it along for on-the-go play. It's a fun game for kids' car rides and a great indoor activity for ages 8 and up. The game is for 2-6 players. Hasbro Gaming and all related trademarks and logos are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc.