- BGG rating
- 7.7
Gunfighter: Expansion
- 2–3 players
- 15–30 min
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,296
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Gunfighter
2018
Rules assistance for Gunfighter
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–3 players
- 15–30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Gunfighter
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Gunfighter is a board game released in 2018 for 2–3 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Derrick Hwang and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
Gunfighter is a two player non-collectible card game where each player equips skill cards at the beginning of a Western showdown. These skills range from stylish shooting and dodging sequences to taunting or even instilling fear in the opponent. During each turn of the duel, both players simultaneously select one skill card to use. In order to consistently land shots on the enemy, players must focus on using their skill cards to maintain high accuracy (chance to hit) and also ensure that their weapon is loaded at all times. To win, players must knock out their opponent by reducing their opponent’s health meter to zero. Each time a player is shot, they lose a health point; when a player has zero health points remaining, they are knocked out and the game ends. —description from the designer
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- (Web published)
- Everything Epic Games
Questions and answers
Gunfighter supports 2–3 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 Gunfighter is 15–30 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 Gunfighter 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.
Gunfighter has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Gunfighter belongs to these categories: Card Game, Print & Play, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and 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 Gunfighter are: Derrick Hwang. 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 Gunfighter 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.