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Gambler × Gamble!
2016
Rules assistance for Gambler × Gamble!
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- 3–4 players
- 15–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 3 players
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Gambler × Gamble! is a board game released in 2016 for 3–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by 宮野 華也 (Kaya Miyano) and its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing.
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About the game
Gambler × Gamble! is a simple card game that won the "Group SNE Contest" in 2015 and published by COSAIC in 2016. Players begin the game with two gambler cards face up in front of them, two number cards (0 and 1) in their hands, and two coins in their treasury. As the game progresses, players will hire more gambler cards, receive larger number cards, and earn more coins. The major way to win the game is to earn 15 or more coins. On a player's turn, he may hire a new gambler as long as he can pay the cost. Hired gamblers are laid down face-up in front of the player. On the gambler card, there is a target number and reward amount. For example, there is a gambler card with target number 5 and reward amount 3. After optionally hiring a new gambler, the player who begins the round plays a number card face up. For the initial round, it would be 1 or 0. Then, other players play one of their number cards face down. After that, reveal all the number cards and add up the numbers. If that total equals the number of a gambler cards, any player who hired that gambler gets the reward accordingly. Play continues this way until a player collects 15 coins or more. The player with the most coins is the winner.
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Questions and answers
Gambler × Gamble! supports 3–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Gambler × Gamble! is 15–30 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 Gambler × Gamble! for ages 10 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.
Gambler × Gamble! has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Gambler × Gamble! belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing. 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 Gambler × Gamble! are: 宮野 華也 (Kaya Miyano). 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 Gambler × Gamble! 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.