007 James Bond: Goldfinger (1985)

About this game

From the back of the box; "Team up with James Bond in the famous Aston Martin DB V! Can you outwit the Korean guards and Odd Job in this famous car chase? Every minute counts as you try to rescue Tilly Masterson and escape from Auric Enterprises." Overview: A two player only game where one player takes the role of James Bond in his Aston Martin. He must move around a board that simulates the grounds of Auric Enterprises and find the Tilly Masterson card before he can move off the board to win. The Aston Martin has a collection of special equipment (machine guns, oil slick, smoke screen, ejection seat) that helps him overcome the opponents four enemy cars that only have machine guns. There is also an Odd Job card, Old Lady (with machine gun) card, and a Mirror card (per the movie). Bond begins the game with a guard in his car with him and must use the ejection seat to eliminate him.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 1.3/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.