- BGG rating
- 6.7
Gads Hill 1874: 1. Expansion – Railway Station
- 2–5 players
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,446
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Gads Hill 1874
2016
Rules assistance for Gads Hill 1874
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- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Gads Hill 1874
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Gads Hill 1874 is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Stephan Riedel and its main mechanics are Deduction.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Gads Hill 1874: 2. Expansion – Jesse James
- 1–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 2018
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About the game
Description from the publisher: The city of Gads Hill was founded in 1872, and it gained popularity through the first train robbery in Missouri committed by the James Younger gang. Today, there is hardly anything that remains of Gads Hill — only a sign at the place where the gang stopped the train gives evidence of the earlier existence of the city. How did Gads Hill look like 140 years ago? Where did the duels take place? Where was the hotel located where the Pinkerton detectives spent the night? Where had the Younger brothers been seen? Take your part on reconstructing the city in Gads Hill 1874. The player who brings the most relevant information to this reconstruction project wins the game. Gads Hill 1874 is based on the concept of the award-winning game Old Town.
Questions and answers
Gads Hill 1874 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 Gads Hill 1874 is 45–60 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.
The catalogue lists Gads Hill 1874 for ages 10 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.
Gads Hill 1874 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.
Gads Hill 1874 belongs to these categories: Deduction and American West. Its main mechanics are Deduction. 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 Gads Hill 1874 are: Stephan Riedel. 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 Gads Hill 1874 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.