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Gold Hunting
2021
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- 2 players
- 10 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Gold Hunting is a board game released in 2021 for 2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Naotaka Shimamoto and its main mechanics are Deduction.
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About the game
Outsmart your opponent in this gold gathering game using your superior guessing and disguising abilities. During the beginning of the game, both players construct their 4 gold pylons in secret. There are a set number of gold nuggets (Pylons consisting of 3 pieces, 2 pieces and single pieces). After that the players guess the number of connected pieces on top of a pylon of their choice (i.e. the left most pylon consists of a 3-piece nugget, a single piece nugget and another 2-piece nugget on top). If they guessed the correct number they receive the nugget. If they are incorrect they discard that nugget. After all nuggets are either taken or discarded the player with the most nuggets wins.
Questions and answers
Gold Hunting 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 Gold Hunting is 10 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 Gold Hunting 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.
Gold Hunting has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Gold Hunting belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Deduction. 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 Gold Hunting are: Naotaka Shimamoto. 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 Gold Hunting 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.