
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,703
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Bottom of the 9th
- 1–2 players
- 5–20 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2015

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Circle the Wagons: Lone Cowboy Collection is an expansion for Circle the Wagons released in 2025 for 1 player, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Mike Mullins and its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game.
Wallet compilation of the three solo expansions for Circle the Wagons and Circle the Wagons: Second Shot: Circle the Wagons: Lone Cowboy Circle the Wagons: Lone Cowboy Rides Again Circle the Wagons: Lone Cowboy (for Second Shot) Lone Cowboy is a series of solo expansions for Circle the Wagons and Second Shot. Each set introduces new scenario cards. These tell the player which scoring conditions to use in the game as well as adding specific rules to determine the behavior of the non-human opponent. The solo game is played over two rounds but otherwise follows standard gameplay.
Circle the Wagons: Lone Cowboy Collection supports 1 player 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 Circle the Wagons: Lone Cowboy Collection is 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 Circle the Wagons: Lone Cowboy Collection 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.
Circle the Wagons: Lone Cowboy Collection 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.
Circle the Wagons: Lone Cowboy Collection belongs to these categories: Card Game, American West, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Circle the Wagons: Lone Cowboy Collection are: Mike Mullins. 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 Circle the Wagons: Lone Cowboy Collection as an expansion for Circle the Wagons. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Circle the Wagons to use it. Check that your edition of Circle the Wagons is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.