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Time Bomb Evolution
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Gang Up!
2015
Rules assistance for Gang Up!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 30–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for Gang Up!
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Gang Up! is a board game released in 2015 for 3–5 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Robin Keijzer and Paul van der Meer and its main mechanics are Team-Based Game, Betting and Bluffing, and Traitor Game.
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About the game
Gang Up! is casual card game where you compete to become the ultimate crime lord! Recruit legendary gang members and commit crazy daring crimes. Use criminal influences and team up with other players to get ahead. And when they least expect it, backstab them to win the game! What's so good about Gang Up!? Well...! Constantly choose between helping or backstabbing friends! Use weird card combos and advanced tactics Always influence the game, even when it's not your turn! Never get stuck at last place; we put you back in the race! An overload of crazy criminals & crimes! Beautiful artwork, no shabby back alley illustrations here. And it's easy to learn & quick to play! Version 1: Kickstarter edition (english, 2015) verion 2; published by HOT Games (english, 2016) & Czacha Games (polish, 2017)
Designers
Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- (Web published)
- HOT Games
- Czacha Games
Questions and answers
Gang Up! supports 3–5 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 Gang Up! is 30–60 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 Gang Up! 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.
Gang Up! has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Gang Up! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Comic Book / Strip. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game, Betting and Bluffing, and Traitor Game. 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 Gang Up! are: Robin Keijzer and Paul van der Meer. 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 Gang Up! 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.