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?
AKA: "A Fistfull of Dice" A straightforward set of rules for triggernometry, bloodshed & mayhem in the Old West, also suited to the American Civil War & various struggles south of the border down Mexico way. This is a set of miniatures rules for gaming in the Old West.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Open Drafting
Select cards or items from a shared face-up display.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Hand Management
Time and sequence a limited hand of cards to preserve future options.
Role Playing
Make decisions or communicate from the perspective of an assigned character.
Chit-Pull System
Draw tokens to determine which units, factions, or events activate next.
Read the full game description
AKA: "A Fistfull of Dice" A straightforward set of rules for triggernometry, bloodshed & mayhem in the Old West, also suited to the American Civil War & various struggles south of the border down Mexico way. This is a set of miniatures rules for gaming in the Old West. The game includes rules for dealing gunfights as well as dealing wiht horses and Indian warbands. The game includes a "Fate Deck" that introduce random elements and action abilities to the game. The book also includes a painting guide, counters, and the Fate Deck cards.