8.6
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Ludopedia
8.0
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BGG
Our Verdict
For strategy lovers who enjoy a dense, thinky experience, The Gallerist is a masterpiece of art world management. The standout is the unique feeling of building a cultural empire from the ground up.
Highlights
- Incredibly deep strategy
- Immersive art theme
- High replayability
- Luxury components
- Tangible progression
Keep in mind
- Steep learning curve
- Long playtimes (up to 2h+)
- Can be intimidating for newcomers
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Access Rules Guide
Picture combining the shrewdness of an art dealer, the curatorial eye of a museum, and an artist's career manager. In The Gallerist, you are exactly that: the gatekeeper of the art world. Your mission? Turn your gallery into a cultural and financial epicenter. You'll discover and promote artists, buy their works, organize high-impact exhibitions, and of course, sell them for a fortune. But there's more: building an international reputation is key to attracting wealthy visitors from everywhere. And since it's not all smooth sailing, you can hire assistants to run this whole operation. The gameplay is a delicious puzzle of decisions: where to allocate your limited assistants, when to speculate in the art market, which contracts to sign, and how to invest in artists' careers to increase their work's value. It's a medium-heavy game full of strategy and planning, but the feeling of commanding your own art empire is unmatched. Get ready to negotiate like a shark, curate like a visionary, and profit like a mogul.
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In English
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The Gallerist - Rules Overview Video
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The Gallerist - How To Play, by Watch It Played
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Setup a 2-player Game
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Peaky Boardgamer Episode #79 - The Gallerist - Full rules explanation (English)
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The Gallerist - Learn While Playing!
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The Gallerist - Solo Playthrough - Part 2
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The Gallerist Gamesplained - Part 1
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The Gallerist - How to Play!
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The Gallerist Organization Unboxing
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The Gallerist Gamesplained - Part 2
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Categories
Families
Publisher
Eagle-Gryphon Games, Angry Lion Games, CrowD Games, Fire on Board Jogos, Fruhling-Honpo, Giochix.it
Designer
Vital Lacerda
Artist
Ian O'Toole
How long does a game of The Gallerist last?
A game typically lasts between 60 and 150 minutes, depending on player count and experience. With 4 players and newbies, it can easily exceed 2 hours.
Is the game complex to learn?
Yes, it has a moderate learning curve. The rules aren't extremely complicated, but the interactions between actions and long-term strategy require a few plays to master.
How many players can join?
The Gallerist accommodates 1 to 4 players. The experience is best with 2 or 3, as with 4 it can become a bit long and chaotic.
What are the main components?
The game includes a main board, artist and artwork cards, reputation markers, money, assistant pawns, and a very well-designed organizer. The quality is premium.
Who is this game recommended for?
It's recommended for fans of economic and management strategy games who enjoy planning several turns ahead and don't mind long, thinky sessions.
Is there much direct confrontation between players?
It's not an aggressive game. Interaction is more subtle, through competition for artists, contracts, and board space, but there are no direct attacks or resource destruction.
Is the solo mode good?
Yes, the solo mode works well and offers a solid challenge against an automa. It's a great way to practice or play when alone.