
2026André Schillo
Some how-to-play. Gateway is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 1 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, 1 recorded sessions, and 2 other videos.
From BoardGameGeek
Step into the enchanting alleys of Gateway, a city where shadows whisper secrets and power is seized in the flicker of a gas lamp. In this thrilling deck builder for 2-4 players you´ll recruit a motley crew of infamous characters and rely on the power of runestones to conquer the city´s guarded districts. Immerse yourself in a world where Victorian elegance meets fantastical whimsy, and every decision could tip the balance of power. Will you dominate the dark alleys and opulent parlors, weaving your influence through cunning schemes? Or will your rivals outwit you in this game of strategy and rising infamy? Dare to play in the city of Gateway. -description from the publisher
Gateway has 6 videos from 4 creators: 1 review, 2 how-to-play guides, 1 playthrough and 2 other videos. They date from 2025 to February 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Gateway - Deck Build, Bribe, Smash, Repeat. Board Game Rules Overview" by Meeple University, which runs 9 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Gateway Review - The City Is Ours For the Taking!" by BoardGameCo. To see it played, watch "Gateway Gameplay - Who Among Us Is the Most Corrupt?" by BoardGameCo.
If you like it, try Runar, Star Trek: Away Missions – Battle of Wolf 359: Core Set, Gùgōng or SolForge Fusion, which share several of its mechanics. It appears in convention videos from Spiel Essen 2025.
2023Andrew Haught, Mike Haught, Phil Yates
2 players60 - 90 minMedium weight
2022Richard Garfield, Justin Gary
2 - 4 players25 - 60 minMedium weight
From BoardGameGeek:
Step into the enchanting alleys of Gateway, a city where shadows whisper secrets and power is seized in the flicker of a gas lamp. In this thrilling deck builder for 2-4 players you´ll recruit a motley crew of infamous characters and rely on the power of runestones to conquer the city´s guarded districts. Immerse yourself in a world where Victorian elegance meets fantastical whimsy, and every decision could tip the balance of power. Will you dominate the dark alleys and opulent parlors, weaving your influence through cunning schemes? Or will your rivals outwit you in this game of strategy and rising infamy? Dare to play in the city of Gateway. -description from the publisher
Designer
André Schillo
Artist
Sean Andrew "Muttonhead" Murray
Publisher
Synergic Games
Categories
Mechanics