
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,641
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Bankraub
- 3–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2013

2019
Rules assistance for Gangsta!
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Gangsta! is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Yves Rosenbaum and its main mechanics are Team-Based Game, Acting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Players embody a Boss determined to expand his/her influence at the expense of his/her rival factions. Players will be required to recruit gangsters in order to perform the most profitable heists available. Players will perform one of the following actions during his/her turn : recruit a new gangster (and pay its recruiting cost), perform one of the available heist (and obtain its rewards) or pass his/her turn (and collect a small amount of money). Gangsta! is divided in three different chapters. From the beginning of chapter II, players will also have the opportunity to cooperate when performing specified heists (and consequently share the rewards). At the end of the game, the player with the most Influence Points wins. -description from designer
Gangsta! 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 Gangsta! 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 Gangsta! for ages 14 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.
Gangsta! has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Gangsta! belongs to these categories: Mafia. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game, Acting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Gangsta! are: Yves Rosenbaum. 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 Gangsta! 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.