If you have played 6 nimmt!, you already know the idea: Take 6 is inspired by it and adapted to play online, everyone on their own phone, with bots for missing players.

6 nimmt! is a trademark of its publisher. Apateon is not affiliated with or endorsed by it.

Take 6 on Apateon

Take 6 on Apateon — screenshot 3 of a game on a phone

How to play Take 6

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Everyone picks a card at the same time and they are revealed together.
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Each card slots into the row that ends with the closest lower number.
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Put down a row's sixth card and you take all five — the fewest bull heads wins.

Full Take 6 rules

The goal

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Cards 1-104 each show 1-7 bull heads — those are penalty points.
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Avoid collecting cards. When someone reaches 66 bull heads, the game ends and the LOWEST total wins.

Each turn

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Everyone secretly picks one card from their hand of 10, then all picks are revealed at once.
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Cards are placed lowest-first into four rows: each card joins the row ending in the closest lower number.
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Rows only go up — your card must be higher than the last card of its row.

Taking cards (the bad part)

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If your card is the SIXTH card of a row, you take the five cards in it — your card restarts the row.
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If your card is lower than the end of every row, you must pick any row and take it all.
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Every card you take adds its bull heads to your penalty score.

Rounds & winning

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A round is 10 turns — one full hand. Then scores are tallied and a new round is dealt.
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The game ends after the round in which any player reaches 66. Fewest bull heads wins.
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Watch out: 55 is worth 7 heads, elevens are worth 5, tens are 3, fives are 2.

Tips to win at Take 6

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Watch how many cards each row has: once a row holds five, the next card placed there takes all of it.
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Cards are placed from lowest to highest: if yours is only just above the end of a row, it will probably go in first.
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Keep a very low card as an escape: if you have to take a row, you choose which, and you can pick the one with the fewest bull heads.
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Watch out for 55 (7 heads) and multiples of 11 (5 heads): a row holding one can cost more than two ordinary rows.

Why Apateon

One code for the whole night

One room, one 4-letter code, every game. Switch games without inviting anyone again.

No account

Type your name and play. No sign-up, no passwords.

Bots fill empty seats

Missing someone? A bot takes the seat so you can start right away.

Phone and web

Some play from the app, others from a browser — all in the same game.

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FAQ

When does a game of Take 6 end?

At the end of the round in which someone reaches 66 bull heads. The lowest total wins.

How many bull heads is each card worth?

Most are worth 1. Cards ending in 5 are worth 2, multiples of 10 are worth 3, multiples of 11 are worth 5, and 55 is worth 7.

Does Take 6 work for big groups?

Yes: it takes 2 to 10 players and everyone picks a card at the same time, so nobody waits for a turn.

How many people can play Take 6?

Take 6 plays with 2 to 10 players. If you are short, Apateon fills the empty seats with bots.

How long is a game of Take 6?

A full game takes about 20-30 minutes.

Can I play Take 6 online for free?

Yes. Take 6 is free in your browser and in the Apateon app, with no sign-up.

Is Take 6 like 6 nimmt!?

It is inspired by 6 nimmt!: the same idea, adapted to play online for free, everyone on their own phone, with bots for missing players.

Do we all need to be in the same place?

No. Everyone uses their own phone or computer, so you can play around one table or remotely, for example over a video call.