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A Fistful of Gold
2015
Rules assistance for A Fistful of Gold
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 10–15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for A Fistful of Gold
For 2 players
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
A Fistful of Gold is a board game released in 2015 for 2 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Mathias Daval and Maëlle Valmy and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
The players are cowboys who confront each other in a duel, playing their Revolver cards simultaneously. Pure minimalist double guessing in the heart of Far West! Each player takes the 9 cards of one color. He then discards 2 cards of his choice, face down. The game is played in a series of rounds, each composed of several turns (Duels). At each turn, the players secretly choose one of their cards and place it in front of them, next to the other cards that have been already played. If the difference between the 2 cards is less or equal to 3, the highest card wins as much Gold as the difference between the cards. If the difference between the 2 cards is more than 3, the lowest card wins as much Gold as the difference between the cards. If both cards are equal, there is no winner. 2 Gold are placed between the 2 cards. —description from the publisher
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- Argyx Games
Questions and answers
A Fistful of Gold supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for A Fistful of Gold is 10–15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists A Fistful of Gold for ages 8 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.
A Fistful of Gold has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
A Fistful of Gold belongs to these categories: Card Game and American West. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 A Fistful of Gold are: Mathias Daval and Maëlle Valmy. 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 A Fistful of Gold 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.