The Number

Number of Players: 3–5 players
Average Game Time: 20–30 minutes

About the Game: A clever and tense bidding game where risk and prediction go hand in hand. In The Number, players secretly choose numbers each round, trying to pick the highest unique value without clashing with others. It’s simple to learn but full of mind games, as you try to outthink your opponents and avoid picking the same number as anyone else.

How It’s Played: Each round, players secretly write down a number within the allowed range. Once revealed, any duplicate numbers are eliminated entirely. Of the remaining numbers, the highest unique number wins the round and scores points. Over multiple rounds, players must balance playing it safe with going big, second-guessing what others might choose is the key to coming out on top.