Table feel
Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct confrontation and strategic depth.
2011
Ranked #21,671
Gotcha!
Gotcha! is the party game that breaks all the rules. In Gotcha!, each player tries to follow the constantly changing rules, while at the same time trying to catch others breaking a rule. For example, a rule card may read, "People wearing jeans must use finger quotes while speakin...
Party Game
Players
3-8
Play time
Not listed
Age
14+
Complexity
1.17/5
Rating
5.55
Harder to teach
Highly interactive
Deep strategy
Group fit
At a glance
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Teachability
2.4/5
Harder to teach
Replay value
4.1/5
High replayability
Interaction
3.6/5
Highly interactive
Player scaling
4.6/5
Scales well
Strategic depth
4.7/5
Deep strategy
Player control
2.8/5
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Gotcha! has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and excellent scalability. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a fresh and engaging experience each time it is played.
Luck profile
The final luck score for Gotcha! is 5.67, indicating a moderate influence of luck in the game. Random elements such as dice rolls or card draws have a significant impact on the game outcome, but players also have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game is a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with player decisions playing a slightly more important role in determining the outcome compared to luck.
Overview
Gotcha! is the party game that breaks all the rules. In Gotcha!, each player tries to follow the constantly changing rules, while at the same time trying to catch others breaking a rule. For example, a rule card may read, "People wearing jeans must use finger quotes while speakin...
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Gotcha! is the party game that breaks all the rules. In Gotcha!, each player tries to follow the constantly changing rules, while at the same time trying to catch others breaking a rule. For example, a rule card may read, "People wearing jeans must use finger quotes while speaking." If any jeans-wearer speaks without using finger quotes, the first player to catch it and hit the buzzer scores! The rule cards have been designed so there are thousands of different possible rule combinations, offering great replayability and making each game different. The more rules that are played, the funnier the game gets. Catch your friends before they catch you! (from manufacturer's website)
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Buffalo Games
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