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Rack-O
First released by Milton Bradley in 1956, Rack-O is a classic set-collection and sequencing game where players aim to arrange numbered cards in ascending order within a rack.
What is Rack-O
First released by Milton Bradley in 1956, Rack-O is a classic set-collection and sequencing game where players aim to arrange numbered cards in ascending order within a rack.
Each player receives a plastic rack and a hand of cards dealt one at a time into the slots, locking them into their initial positions. During the game, players draw from the deck or discard pile and replace cards in their rack to create a perfect ascending sequence from slot 1 to 10.
A player shouts “Rack-O!” upon completing a valid sequence, earning points. The game continues over multiple rounds until a player reaches a target score.
Games like Sequence and Skyjo share a thematic or mechanical kinship. Sequence also involves ordered card placement, but through a blend of strategy and chance tied to a shared board, while Skyjo emphasizes number optimization and careful card management for scoring efficiency.
Game details
- Players
- 2–4
- Age
- +8
- Duration
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- Light
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 1956
- Mechanics
- Ordering · Pattern Building · Score-and-Reset Game
- Categories
- Card Game · Number · Puzzle
- Designer
- (Uncredited) · Frank Whitehead
- Publisher
- Somerville Ltd. · Alga · Grow Jogos e Brinquedos · Hasbro
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Everything about Rack-O
How many players is Rack-O for?
Rack-O plays with 2–4 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 45 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 8.
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