The Gang
MSRP
$14.95
$12.97
Sale price
$12.97
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The Gang
MSRP
$14.95
$12.97
Sale price
$12.97
Our Take
The Gang flips poker on its head: you all work together instead of against each other. Using only chips and no table talk, each player signals how strong they think their hand is, then you find out if the whole crew read the table right. Clever, tense, and genuinely unlike anything else on the shelf.
Game At A Glance
Players
3-6 PlayersBest: 5
Playtime
20 Min
Recommended Ages
10+
Complexity
Light · 1.6 / 5
Play Style
Cooperative, Party, Fast-Paced
Game Type
Push-Your-Luck
Theme
Heist, Poker
Publisher
Thames & Kosmos
Designer
John Cooper, Kory Heath
Year Published
2024
Awards
2024 Golden Geek Light Game of the Year Nominee, 2024 Golden Geek Best Party Game Nominee, 2024 Golden Geek Best Cooperative Game Nominee, 2024 Board Game Quest Awards Most Innovative Game Nominee, 2024 Board Game Quest Awards Best Cooperative Game Nominee, 2024 Board Game Quest Awards Best Card Game Nominee
A cooperative poker heist where you all win or no one does
Your crew is lined up for a string of bank heists, and the only way to crack the vault is to read the table together without saying a word.
The Gang is a cooperative take on poker. As community cards come out, each player grabs a chip to signal how strong they think their hand is, and you cannot talk about your cards. At the end of the round you check whether the whole group ranked their hands correctly.
Get everyone's read right and you open a vault. Pull off enough vaults before the alarms go off and the gang wins together, which makes every quiet glance and chip swap feel loaded.
Built for 3 to 6 players in about 20 minutes, it works as a party game, a cooperative night with friends, and a clever bridge for anyone who already enjoys a hand of poker.
You do not need to know poker rankings cold to enjoy it, and the no-talking tension is the kind of thing tables ask to replay right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play The Gang?
The Gang plays 3 to 6 players, all cooperatively. The gaming community often highlights the higher counts, around 5, as a high point for the group tension.
How long does a game of The Gang take?
About 20 minutes, so it is easy to play a quick round or run it back several times in a sitting.
Do I need to know how to play poker?
It helps to know basic poker hand rankings, but you do not need to be experienced. A quick reference covers the hands, and the cooperative format is forgiving for newcomers.
Is The Gang really fully cooperative?
Yes. Everyone is on the same crew. You win or lose as a group based on whether you collectively read your hands correctly, with no hidden competition.
Does it work as a party game?
It does. The no-table-talk signaling creates a lot of shared tension and table presence, which makes it a strong pick for social, mixed groups.