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Old Maid (1874)

2–6 players · 5 min · age 4+ · ★ 3.6 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
5 min
Age
4+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
3.6/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 4+ who like animals games — light complexity, plays in 5 min.

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AnimalsBluffingCard GameChildrens GameComic Book / StripNovel-based

Mechanics: Hand Management, Hot Potato, Set Collection · Designer: (Uncredited)

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Old Maid FAQ

How many players is Old Maid?
Old Maid plays with 2–6 players, ages 4 and up.
How long does Old Maid take to play?
A game of Old Maid takes 5 min, at light complexity (1.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Old Maid any good?
Old Maid rates 3.6/10 from 1,436 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a animals / bluffing game built around hand management, hot potato, set collection.