Jump Gate
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Description
The 2011 GAMES Magazine Game of the Year is back!
Twelve years later, this 4th Edition is by far the best version of the game yet, with graphical, component, and mechanical updates and packaged in TGC's high-quality Medium Stout Box.
In this new edition, the award-winning gameplay is enhanced by:
- Materials for up to 6 players
- Improved Resource Balance and Black Hole Mechanic
- New Player Trading Option
- Official Solo Rules Included
The Jump Gate has just been completed in orbit above your planet, making it possible to instantly transport a full-sized spaceship across vast distances.
Explore far-away planets and discover what resources and surprises they hold. Set foot on a new world and claim it as your own. The Jump Gate has opened an interstellar path to fortune and fame.
Players are spaceship captains competing to be recognized as the best. Points are gained by collecting resources and claiming planets through the actions the players take on their turns.
Each type of resource has a different method for being scored -- collecting sets of the same resource is encouraged ... and disrupting other players’ plans is good strategy!
What makes this the best edition yet?
UNBOXING: Unboxing Video
SOLO-PLAYERS: Solo-Play Walk-Through Video
Reviews of 4th Edition (2023):
Father Geek Written Review ... "Jump Gate continues to be improved through each edition. Refinement of rules, crisper gameplay, and easier component management are all here. Having played every edition since the second, I can see that the designer ... continues to love exploring new ways to make the game more engaging and entertaining. ... This game focuses on the fun at the table and empowers the player to do a lot with very little overhead. Great stuff and a wonderful game for the family and casual players."
Boardgames & Bourbon Video Review ... "It hits a sweet spot for me which I am really happy about. It's a mid-weight game with interesting decisions but not a lot of rules ... tactical and strategic ... there's a lot of factors in how you can play it out. I really enjoyed that about the game. Components are cool and it's well thought out."
Reviews of 3rd Edition (2014 - 2015):
Gameosity Written Review ... "It is amazing how much game Matt Worden managed to pack into this little box. The design is incredibly tight ... It’s just really well balanced."
To the Table Video Review ... "This is an excellent game ... you're going to have plenty of replayability."
Reviews of 2nd Edition (2010 - 2012):
Games Magazine Written Review ... Named 2011 Traditional Game of the Year ... "It is one of the cleanest designs we have seen, making it easy to learn quickly. Casual gamers will love it. It has the potential to attract your unconvinced friends to the hobby. Still, it packs enough tough decisions into a short playing time to satisfy experienced gamers."
Father Geek Written Review ... "What a wonderful game! ... It provides a fun experience with great depth without making you feel overburdened."
All Us Geeks Written & Podcast Review ... Michael: "Jump Gate has solid mechanics ... It is fun and easy enough to teach" ... Jordan: "This is a smooth game with a nice theme and easy mechanics." ... Jeff: "This is a great game and I highly recommend it. The theme and mechanics work well together"
Dice Tower Video Review ... "Jump Gate ... it's fun! [The thematic rules] brings a good vibe to the game. I haven't seen many games like this. It's a very entertaining game ... and you certainly should give it a try."
The Card Gamer Written Review ... "I’ve always been a fan of this type of set collecting game and Jump Gate does it as well as any I’ve played. Jump Gate is a very well designed and extremely satisfying game experience."
Components
| Component | Quantity | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Medium Stout Box (Top And Sides Printed) | 1 |  |
| Large Booklet | 1 |  |
| Circle Deck | 1 deck of 12 cards |  |
| Mini Deck | 1 deck of 8 cards |  |
| Mini Deck | 1 deck of 56 cards |  |
| Domino Deck | 1 deck of 48 cards |  |
| 3 X 4 Baggies | 6 |  |
| Ice Cube, 8mm, Opaque, Black | 12 |  |
| Ice Cube, 8mm, Opaque, White | 12 |  |
| Ice Cube, 8mm, Transparent, Blue | 12 |  |
Vitals
| Average Rating | 15 reviews |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | July 22, 2011 |
| Edition | 4th |
| Department | Games |
| Tags | Sci-Fi Empire Building Space Family Set Collection |
| More Info | Jump Gate web site |
Why buy this?
It is amazing how much game [is packed in here]. The design is incredibly tight – lots of little tough decisions ...
- Easy to learn & play for families and casual gamers
- Interesting decisions and fast game-play for seasoned gamers
- Well-Balanced Multi-Player Game and Challenging Solo Mode
Downloads
Matt Worden
Notes
- This game contains a premium upgrade called UV Coating that makes the printed components more durable.
Accolades
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Ratings and Reviews
A damn good looking game.
Fun game I will definitely be playing for years. It has a non-violent theme and different enough from building and farming games to stand out. Good for kids around 8 and up. This is a good game to pul...
I really like Jump Gate, So much so that I have it in my editing queue for my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/brokenprismreviews
This is a great balanced game of space exploration and set collection. The key to the game is how you manage your actions for each turn, and harvesting the appropriate resources. This is a game that s...
During my recent foray into the games that ‘The Game Crafter’ (TGC) has to offer, I was surprised to learn that one such game, ‘Jump Gate’, had managed to see off all the mass-market games produced by...
This is a great game that marries theme and mechanics well. It's fun, easy to teach, and contains enough strategy to keep you interested. I definitely recommend grabbing this game. Our full reviews...
Jump Gate is a wonderful game that plays light but provides a heavier game experience without feeling heavy or difficult. Few games can provide this level of play and experience without demanding a gr...
Jump Gate is a great board game. it has the fantasy and sci-fi aspect blended in nicely with simple game play and easy to understand rules. Our family of 4 likes to play it on rainy days during the ...
Jump Gate is a beautiful space resource collection game. The mechanic of the cards (having to match up the correct numbers to perform actions) is very unique and fits well with the game. However, play...
I came across this game from Games Magazine and I am glad that I did. It is a fun solid game. I enjoy resource management games more than any other style so this one really appealed to me. My only poi...
Until Matt Worden told us about his award, I hadn't seen Jump Gate in the TGC shop. It's probably just because there are so many games coming through all the time that it's hard to keep up. But since ...
