IELLO The Gang – Cooperative Poker-Inspired Card Game – 3 to 6 Players, 20 Min, Ages 10+

In The Gang, take on the role of seasoned gangsters joining forces to pull off a daring heist involving three supposedly impregnable vaults. Strategy, communication and teamwork are essential to pulling off this legendary job. Your mission: Pull off at least three heists before security catches up with you. All together or not at all! The Gang is based on Texas Hold’em, but with a revolutionary cooperative twist. The rules have been simplified so everyone can dive into the action, even those who have never played poker before. No bluffing. No betrayal. Just pure communication and coordination. The Gang is played over several “heists,” each consisting of four rounds. The key to success: read between the lines and communicate without speaking. Unlike traditional poker games, bluffing is forbidden in The Gang. Players must pay attention to one another’s visual cues to make the best decisions. Every gesture, every pause, every chip placement tells a story. Simple yet deep mechanics turn every heist into an exercise in collective psychology. The basic rules are easy for everyone to learn. The game also offers variants to increase the difficulty and provide a satisfying learning curve for more experienced players. Each game challenges you to get better at reading others and coordinating without words. Age: 10+ | Players: 3 to 6 | Playing time: 20 minutes | Designers: John Cooper & Kory Heath | Illustrators: Fiore GmbH The Gang combines the strategic intensity of Texas Hold’em with a cooperative element reminiscent of games like The Crew. It’s poker for those who want to play together, not against one another. Chips, cards and, above all, mutual trust. The Gang turns poker into a shared experience where every gesture counts and non-verbal communication becomes your greatest weapon. An unprecedented heist awaits. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 3 years. Small parts. Choking hazard.