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Bounty Hunters
2022
Rules assistance for Bounty Hunters
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- 2–4 players
- 15–45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Bounty Hunters
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Bounty Hunters is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 15–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mark Powell and its main mechanics are Deck Construction.
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About the game
Bounty Hunters is a lightweight card game. The object of the game is to earn $52 to be able to buy Wild Ned, Skudmore's prize horse. Earn money by turning in criminals for cash. Like Mr. Franklin, Chuck Glass or Tammy Tomahawks, every criminal is unique and has their own ridiculous crime, fighting style and gang that they belong to. Look out for your bounty cards, these give bigger rewards for completing their specific task, keep these secret from the other players as you all take it in turns around the table. The game is played around the the town, five buildings set up in the middle of the players where you draw cards from, or send criminals to jail. Each player has their criminal lineup in front of them, these are the criminals you have in custody, but don't get cocky! A unique game mechanic means that other players can take any card from your hand! (As long as they leave a bribe) But be warned, after every completed bounty comes an Event card, something to add the wild in to the west, these cards could benefit or hinder your progress and make you change strategy! Every card is unique and the setup is randomised ensuring that no two games are ever the same. There are all kinds of tricks, special abilities, techniques and strategies to find. —description from the designer
Questions and answers
Bounty Hunters supports 2–4 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 listed playing time for Bounty Hunters is 15–45 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 Bounty Hunters for ages 12 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.
Bounty Hunters has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Bounty Hunters belongs to these categories: Card Game and American West. Its main mechanics are Deck Construction. 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 Bounty Hunters are: Mark Powell. 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 Bounty Hunters 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.