A scenario, based on a classic Clint Eastwood Western. The mining town of Lagos a remote mountain place in Inyo County. The local townsfolk fear the return of three notorious outlaws who they helped send to prison years ago, and when a mysterious gunfighter rides into town unannounced, the citizens of Lagos beg him for help. But the gunfighter, known only...
This mini-campaign is structured in five “acts,” or quick scenarios playable in a single evening. There is a map-based component to this game, representing a cat-and-mouse chase between the Cowboys and the Earp posse. The Cowboy mission is to escape Cochise County for the relative safety of either the New Mexico Territory or Sonora, Mexico. The Earp player...
S.O.B. Most Wanted is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud party game that blends charades, sabotage, and strategic duels. Perfect for 3+ adults who love chaos, betrayal, and yelling at their closest friends — all before the timer runs out. How to Play 2 Rounds. 1 Wild Showdown. Bandit Round: One player acts out a Bandit card while the others guess. The first...
Kartenspiele im Wilden Westen (Cardgames of the Wild West) is a book consisting of 12 (later editions have 15) card games which can be played solitaire, two-handed, or in large groups, and are intended for both 32 and 52 card decks. Many examples are included. The reader's constant companion is Joe Joker, who recounts tales of the Wild West's saloons and...
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of my Shootin Iron miniature game, I decided to revise and rename the original 1st edition of the game. Upon rereading, I actually think the 1st edition was a more unique...and possibly better, game. I hope you enjoy reading and playing it as much as I do. Revisiting and replaying this has been a joy, and reminded me of the...
Premiering at Essen 2001, a card game of brawling in a Saloon of the Old West. The attacker plays his cards and the defender responds. The first noninvolved player to get a card to the table can throw in a punch as well. If any of the attack gets through, the defender takes some knock out points. But if he's not yet in Dreamland, now he gets the turn to...
Saloon Duel is an unconventional trick taking game for 2 to 4 players. Like standard trick-taking games, a player leads by playing one card. All other players take turns playing one card. Each player may follow the suit of the leading card or play any blue card unless you have trump. If you have a trump card in your hand you must play it. A trick is...
Saloon Fights is an Old West themed game that attempts to recreate the saloon fights as they occurred in Hollywood movies. This game isn't meant to be a realistic portrayal of fights, rather it portrays the over-the-top fights of B-grade cinema. Each player in the group controls a group of six, one is a group of hardworking cowhands and the other is a...
Saloon Shootout is a mini-tactics game, using only 9 cards and a few dice. You'll need to rely on your wits, your strategy, and your luck to survive. In Saloon Shootout, you control a team of outlaws who have been surrounded by a rival gang. Your team is severely wounded, and will bleed out quickly unless you can survive the onslaught of knives and bullets...
Back in town is an expansion for Saloon Showdown, that adds "skills" to all the characters in the game, for greater depth of gameplay and replayability! The ranks of the gunslingers in the base game are also joined by the Sheriff and the Farrier, two very special characters. The Sheriff wears the real Sheriff's star, and makes extra bucks if she manages to...
Saloon Shuffle is a fast-paced, strategic card game set in the Wild West, ideal for players aged 8 and up. Players start with 8 cards and take turns matching the suit of the face-up card or playing Special Cards that can dramatically change the course of the game. Unique cards like Jail, Dynamite, and Bandit introduce exciting twists and require clever...