Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
Take A Gamble features classic and new versions of poker, blackjack and craps (7-11). It also includes original games of chance called Gambler’s Row™ and Roll for the Jackpot, as well as Take A Gamble Cards offering 30 games of chance.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Betting and Bluffing
Risk resources on uncertain outcomes while disguising intentions or information.
Open Drafting
Select cards or items from a shared face-up display.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Roll-and-Move
Roll dice or spin a dial to determine how far a piece moves.
Read the full game description
Take A Gamble features classic and new versions of poker, blackjack and craps (7-11). It also includes original games of chance called Gambler’s Row™ and Roll for the Jackpot, as well as Take A Gamble Cards offering 30 games of chance. It’s non-stop action with all games played in rotation as players land on board squares and all players join in each game. The winner is the player with the highest value in poker chips at the end of the game. Take A Gamble™ is designed for 2 to 8 players, age 19 or older. The game box includes: full-color game board, deck of 52 playing cards, 5 dice, 300 poker chips, 30 Take A Gamble™ Cards, jackpot bowl, 8 playing pieces and a detailed game guide.