8.2
rating
Ludopedia
6.8
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Perfect for fans of fast-paced betrayal and deduction games. Like analog 'Among Us' with dice and special powers!
Highlights
- Controlled chaos in 20 minutes
- Deduction meets dice rolling
- Variable player powers
- Dramatic final vote
- Great for 6+ players
Keep in mind
- Player elimination may frustrate some
- Some dice luck dependency
- Best with loud groups
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About the game
What you do in a play session
In Burke's Gambit, you're part of a space freighter crew on a mission to recover alien technology. But mid-journey, you discover a dangerous parasite has infected one of you! To make matters worse, someone sabotaged the ship's engines. Now it's a race against time: while some want to bring the parasite to Earth at all costs, others must discover who's infected before it's too late. Each player takes on a unique role (Captain, Marine, Comms Officer...) with special abilities. On your turn, you roll a die to attack others, heal yourself, peek at secret alliances, or even speed up arrival at Earth. When the ship finally reaches the planet, everyone votes on who gets spaced (yes, it's Among Us-style but with dice and cards). Can you save humanity... or will your own team betray you?
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Best player count
BGG community vote
4
OK
5
REC
6
REC
7
BEST
8
REC
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Publisher
WizKids (I)
Designer
Robert Yates
Artist
Donald Crank
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
1,138owners
332wishlist
43want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players is ideal?
Works well with 4-8, but shines with 6+ - more people = more distrust and betrayals!
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all - rules are simple and a game lasts just 20 minutes. Even non-gamers pick it up quickly.
Is there text on components?
None - just icons and numbers, so no language dependency.
How is it different from The Resistance or Werewolf?
Burke's Gambit has more randomness (dice) and less endless debate. And no one stays dead/eliminated for long.
Is it good with 2-3 players?
Not really - the fun comes from large group dynamics. With few players, it falls flat.
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