
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,097
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Boomtown Bandits
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Gunfighter: Expansion
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Gunfighter: Expansion is an expansion for Gunfighter released in 2020 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.
Enhance your game experience by becoming an iconic western character with a unique ability. Gunfight in various locations that change the rules. Also, bring powerful Action Cards to your gunbelt in this Epic expansion for Gunfighter! - from the back of the box Contents: 1 x Rules Sheet 27 x Action Cards 10 x Character Cards 15 x Location Cards NOTE: All expansion cards have a lined box around the art. See Community wiki for full components list. —user summary
Gunfighter: Expansion 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: Expansion 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: Expansion 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: Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Dice, and American West. 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: Expansion 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: Expansion as an expansion for Gunfighter. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Gunfighter to use it. Check that your edition of Gunfighter is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.