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The Gang
John Cooper, Kory Heath · Thames & Kosmos · 2024
A cooperative card game where you collectively construct a poker hand — but you can only give cryptic clues about what you hold. Each player contributes cards to the community hand while trying to signal their strengths through limited communication.
Players
3–6
Time
20 min
Ages
10+
Difficulty
Light
Why you'll like it
- Fresh twist on cooperative communication games
- Poker hand construction is immediately intuitive
- Quick 20-minute sessions
- Works well from 3 to 6 players
- The communication constraint creates genuine tension
How it plays
The Gang is a cooperative version of Texas Hold'em poker. Players work together to rank their hands from weakest to strongest without showing their cards.
Each round, players take chips to signal how strong they think their hand is. If the final ranking is right, the team succeeds. It's a clever game for both poker fans and newcomers.
May not be for you if…
- Poker knowledge helps appreciate the game
- Some clue interpretations feel ambiguous
- Very light — not a deep strategy experience
- Communication constraint can frustrate casual players
Best for
Cooperative fanspoker fanscasual groups
Awards
- 2025ATTACasual
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Where to buy
- AmazonCheck price →
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Common questions
How long does The Gang take?
About 20 minutes once everyone knows the rules.
How many people can play The Gang?
It plays 3 to 6 players.
What age is The Gang for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
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