Gatsby — Price & soundtrack
Catch Up Games, 999 Games, Pandasaurus Games · Board game · 2025
2 · best 2
30 min
Weight 2.0/5
Buy · from US$ 20.65
6.0
rating
Ludopedia
6.7
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Ideal for fans of quick strategic duels with immersive theme. Shines in location-specific mechanics and action-restriction tension.
Highlights
- Distinct mechanics per location
- Fast-paced matches
- Great catch-up moments
- Strong 1920s integration
Keep in mind
- Two-player only
- Can end suddenly
- Some bonus tile luck
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Step into the Roaring Twenties with Gatsby, a two-player strategy game where you compete for influence at the hottest spots of the jazz age. Choose between Dorothy Williams or James Miller and use clever actions to claim iconic characters across three venues: the lively cabaret, bustling finance center, and elegant racetrack. Each location has unique rules for claiming characters - from forming continuous lines at the cabaret to racing at the track. But watch out: your opponent will be eyeing your moves since you can't repeat their last action! With game-changing special bonuses and multiple win conditions, Gatsby delivers quick (about 30 minutes), twist-filled matches. And if competition gets too fierce, the game can suddenly end when someone completes their character collection!
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Best player count
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2
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Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
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Families
Publisher
Catch Up Games, 999 Games, Pandasaurus Games
Designer
Bruno Cathala, Ludovic Maublanc
Artist
Christine Alcouffe
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
901owners
438wishlist
50want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How long does a game take?
About 30 minutes average - perfect for a quick but strategic match.
Do I need to know The Great Gatsby novel?
Nope! The theme is era-inspired but works perfectly without book knowledge.
Is it hard to learn?
Weight 2/5 means approachable rules with meaningful strategy once you get the hang.
Is it luck-based or pure strategy?
Strategy dominates but bonus spaces add some unpredictability.
Worth it for couples who only play together?
Great option - specifically designed for balanced two-player duels.
How replayable is it?
Location variety and multiple win conditions ensure good replay value.
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