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Deadlands: Invasion of Slaughter Gulch
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
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- BGG #18,011
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Deadlands: The Battle for Slaughter Gulch
2009
Rules assistance for Deadlands: The Battle for Slaughter Gulch
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
Rules assistant for Deadlands: The Battle for Slaughter Gulch
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Deadlands: The Battle for Slaughter Gulch is a board game released in 2009 for 2–6 players and 60 minutes per game. It was designed by Todd Breitenstein and Kerry Breitenstein and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Deadlands: The Battle for Slaughter Gulch Dust, grit, and the smell of fear blow through the quiet streets of a rough and tumble frontier town. Once deemed a refuge from the hazards of the West, the town took a darker turn with the discovery of precious ghost rock. You have come to lay claim to your share of the priceless mineral, only to find that you aren’t the only one who has heard of the fabulous wealth ripe for the plucking. Can you outwit your foes and take control of the town and the limitless wealth it promises to the strong and cunning? Or will an unmarked grave on boot hill be your final resting place? Deadlands: The Battle for Slaughter Gulch is a board game for two to six players ages 13 and up. It requires 60 to 120 minutes to play.
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Designers
Publishers
- Twilight Creations, Inc.
- Pinnacle Entertainment Group
Questions and answers
Deadlands: The Battle for Slaughter Gulch supports 2–6 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 Deadlands: The Battle for Slaughter Gulch is 60 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.
Deadlands: The Battle for Slaughter Gulch has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Deadlands: The Battle for Slaughter Gulch belongs to these categories: Fighting, Horror, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling. 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 Deadlands: The Battle for Slaughter Gulch are: Todd Breitenstein and Kerry Breitenstein. 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 Deadlands: The Battle for Slaughter Gulch 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.