Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
The players start in Fort Sutter with various equipment and some rations. Either pan gold in the rivers, or dig gold out of the hills. Perils such as grizzlies, pumas, and bandits can cause set backs. To win the player who survives to bring the most gold back to the Fort wins.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Pick Up and Deliver
Collect goods at one location and transport them to another for rewards.
Push Your Luck
Choose whether to secure current gains or risk them for a larger reward.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Roll-and-Move
Roll dice or spin a dial to determine how far a piece moves.