- BGG rating
- 7.7
Goons: 5 Player Expansion
- 2–5 players
- 90–150 min
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,851
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Goons
2021
Rules assistance for Goons
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 90–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Goons
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Goons is a board game released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Tobias Hall and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Area Majority / Influence.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Goons: Survival Kit Expansion
- 2–4 players
- 90–120 min
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Goons: The Sergey Brothers Solo Expansion
- 1–2 players
- 60–120 min
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Goons: The Junkyard Expansion
- 2–4 players
- 2023
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Goons: The Reinforcement Pack
- 1–4 players
- 90–120 min
- 2023
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About the game
You’ve never really had any grand super villain ambitions. Nah, that's not your thing. You're just an honest contractor trying to get by, only without scruples and not overly concerned with safety precautions or work conditions. You take a very special kind of pride in always running in head first, literally, no questions asked. Just enjoying the thrill of the moment and the luxury of not having to make plans further ahead than a couple of hours. What’s so terribly wrong about that? Goons is a euro-style strategy board game in which the players will try out new thrilling careers as henchmen throwing themselves right into the heat of the fire! The goal is to cleverly manage your energy, earn as much cash as possible, get cool new gear, increase your reputation on the streets, and back the villains that will be the most beneficial for you in order to get as much victory points as possible. On a player’s turn they will combine two actions by drafting an action cube from the game board and place it on an action space on their crib board. Actions include going to The Dojo to increase your energy, shopping for new gear at The Supermarket, earn a little extra at the local Diner, or mixing things up on the game board at The Nightclub. Players can also go hustling on the streets and advance on different hustle tracks for all sorts of rewards and compete for the top spot. But most importantly, players will use their actions to commit to different daring villain schemes by placing energy markers on them to increase the chances of success and rewards. Each villain has a unique deck of schemes with a special theme and game mechanic offering different risk and rewards for every round. So players will have to consider carefully which ones to support… Will you take a risk with Kid Random's schemes for a potential bigger reward, go trade with Jolly Butcher, or play it safe with The Doctor? It's up to you! The game is divided into 3 rounds and the goon with the most victory points at the end of the game is really awesome and wins the game! -description from designer
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- All Or None Games
Questions and answers
Goons 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 Goons is 90–120 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 Goons 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.
Goons has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Goons belongs to these categories: Economic and Mafia. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Goons are: Tobias Hall. 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 Goons 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.