Carson City*
Welcome to Carson City, where you'll step back in time to the rugged Wild West. In this strategic board game, players take on the roles of cowboys, each vying for control of the burgeoning town. With a mix of character selection, resource management, and the occasional showdown, you'll need to outwit your opponents to come out on top.
Gameplay Overview
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Character Selection: At the start of each round, players choose from a diverse cast of characters, each offering unique abilities and advantages. These choices will shape your strategies for the entire round.
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Action Track Locations: Players strategically place their cowboys on action track locations, such as constructing buildings and roads, claiming land, earning money, and scoring victory points. But beware, clashes can occur when multiple cowboys occupy the same space, leading to thrilling duels.
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Resource Management: Throughout the game, you'll take various actions to accumulate victory points. Managing your plots, hiring pistol-wielding companions, and building structures all contribute to your path to victory.
Special Features
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Wild West Duels: When cowboys clash on action track locations, the game spices up with duels. Roll the dice and prove your mettle, as the last one standing claims the rewards.
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Unique Character Abilities: The character selection phase adds depth to the game, as each character brings their own special abilities and advantages, influencing your decisions and strategies.
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Victory Point Accumulation: As the game progresses, your buildings, houses, mountains, and accumulated wealth all play a part in determining the victor.
Conclusion
Carson City offers an exciting journey into the Wild West, where strategy, resource management, and the occasional duel set the stage for a thrilling showdown. With unique character abilities and a variety of ways to earn victory points, every game brings new challenges and opportunities. So saddle up, partner, and get ready for a rootin' tootin' good time in Carson City!
Nominated for 1 award.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty