
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,372
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Game to Pick a Game: Orc Council
- 2–4 players
- 5 min
- 2018

2018
Rules assistance for Game to Pick a Game: The Gateway Edition
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Game to Pick a Game: The Gateway Edition is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 5 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Adam Carlson and Josh J. Carlson and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Auction / Bidding, and Role Playing.
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Game to Pick a Game: The Gateway Edition supports 2–4 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 Game to Pick a Game: The Gateway Edition is 5 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 Game to Pick a Game: The Gateway Edition for ages 5 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.
Game to Pick a Game: The Gateway Edition belongs to these categories: Party Game, Deduction, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Auction / Bidding, and Role Playing. 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 Game to Pick a Game: The Gateway Edition are: Adam Carlson and Josh J. Carlson. 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 Game to Pick a Game: The Gateway Edition 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.