
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,501
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Chickapig
- 2–4 players
- 25–60 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2016

2019
Rules assistance for 25 Outlaws
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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25 Outlaws is a board game released in 2019 for 2–5 players and ages 17 and up. It was designed by Brian Calhoun and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Dice Rolling, and Betting and Bluffing.
25 OUTLAWS – OLD WEST POKER WITH OUTLAW RULES a new card game from CHICKAPIG game creator Brian Calhoun and Dave Matthews. While based on the classic game of poker, 25 OUTLAWS offers a fun, Wild West twist. It’s a rough-and-tumble game set in the Old West, with outlaws (players) using every means available to eliminate rival outlaw gangs. With duels, bank robberies and more, 25 OUTLAWS is bringing new meaning to the term “high stakes.” While on tour, Dave Matthews drew all of the art for the game – from the chips and cards to the outlaw illustrations on the box cover. —description from the publisher
25 Outlaws supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The catalogue lists 25 Outlaws for ages 17 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
25 Outlaws has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
25 Outlaws belongs to these categories: Card Game, Bluffing, and American West. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Dice Rolling, and Betting and Bluffing. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 25 Outlaws are: Brian Calhoun. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 25 Outlaws as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.