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Gonza Index
2023
Rules assistance for Gonza Index
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 20–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Gonza Index
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Gonza Index is a board game released in 2023 for 1–5 players, 20–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Joseph N Adams and Madeleine Adams and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Trading, and Auction / Bidding.
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About the game
The Gonza Index is the most valuable stock market in the Solar 175 universe. This vast market trades shares in all the largest space based corporations and is unique in having its home in the most exclusive postal code in Yurushi City. Trillions of credits move through the machinations of this system every second making the gatekeepers of this institution some of the richest and most powerful in human history. The volatility of the Gonza Index is legendary and this flux has led to the fortunes of some and the destitution of many. Which will you be? Gonza Index is a fast-paced, stand-alone, dice chucking game for 2 to 5 players set in the universe of Solar 175. Players take the role of stock traders in a futuristic dystopia and compete to gain the most credits. Each round you will roll 5 custom dice, take up to 2 re-rolls then the outcome of these dice will determine your actions this turn. Players can earn credit, purchase stocks, manipulate the market and gain the favour of the powerful broker cards. As you play, unique event cards will be flipped shifting market positions and changing the game. When this event deck is empty the game is over and the player with the most credits is crowned victorious! Push your luck as you invest your valuable credits in this unpredictable financial battle-ground.
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- Cogito ergo Meeple
- Cotswold Games
Questions and answers
Gonza Index supports 1–5 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 Gonza Index is 20–60 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 Gonza Index 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.
Gonza Index 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.
Gonza Index belongs to these categories: Economic and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Trading, and Auction / Bidding. 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 Gonza Index are: Joseph N Adams and Madeleine Adams. 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 Gonza Index 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.