- BGG rank
- BGG #26,103
- BGG rating
- 5.8
007 James Bond: Goldfinger
- 2 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 1985
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,943
- BGG rating
- 5.4
007 James Bond: Live and Let Die
1985
Rules assistance for 007 James Bond: Live and Let Die
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- 2 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for 007 James Bond: Live and Let Die
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007 James Bond: Live and Let Die is a board game released in 1985 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Bob Ryer and G. Christopher King and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Race, and Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
From the back of the box: “James Bond has been captured and left in a pond full of alligators. In an attempt to escape, 007 steals one of the villain Kananga’s boats. Can you complete the escape? Find out in this thrilling boat chase through the Louisiana bayou with Kananga’s men in hot pursuit.” This game was designed for two players aged eight and up. Extremely rare collector's item, to my knowledge only published in England due to copyright problems. This simple game (Ages 8 and up) is part of the then successful James Bond franchise of Victory Games. It was an attempt to create a simple 2-player game which would also appeal to kids (in contrast to their more complex efforts like the faulted "James Bond Assault Game"). It is basically the race from the movie "Live and let Die" - James Bond uses a motorboat to escape the evil henchmen of Kananga. Simple Action-System with small stand-up-boats and an abstract and slightly boring (small) board. Not a total waste of time - it actually works as a fast 2-player game.
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- Victory Games (I)
Questions and answers
007 James Bond: Live and Let Die supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for 007 James Bond: Live and Let Die is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 007 James Bond: Live and Let Die for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
007 James Bond: Live and Let Die has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
007 James Bond: Live and Let Die belongs to these categories: Fighting, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Race, and Roll / Spin and Move. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 007 James Bond: Live and Let Die are: Bob Ryer and G. Christopher King. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 007 James Bond: Live and Let Die as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.