
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,400
- BGG rating
- 6.9
The Thing
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2010

Rules assistance for Revolver Expansion 1.1: Ambush on Gunshot Trail
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Revolver Expansion 1.1: Ambush on Gunshot Trail is an expansion for Revolver released in 2012 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mark Chaplin and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Secret Unit Deployment, and Open Drafting.
The mayor of Repentance Springs has fallen down a mine shaft. Undismayed, Ned McReady vows to keep the peace, by fair means or foul – his way or the road to Perdition. The only fly in this curly wolf's ointment is Jack Colty - a loose cannon, robbing banks, and shooting folks, and he don't care a continental – if you believe the stories. With a plan hatched behind the gospel mill, Ned sets out to put a spoke in Jack's wheel. Deals are struck. Ambushes are set. In the end, only one side will claim victory. Will it be yours? Revolver: Ambush on Gunshot Trail – the first in a series of expansions for Revolver – gives the Colonel McReady player greater strategic options through the placement of ambush cards underneath the battlefield cards. The Jack Colty player receives two new bandits, and new cards for the decks of both players give them the opportunity to customize their decks, bringing new variety and replayability to each game.
Revolver Expansion 1.1: Ambush on Gunshot Trail supports 2 players 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 Revolver Expansion 1.1: Ambush on Gunshot Trail is 45 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 Revolver Expansion 1.1: Ambush on Gunshot Trail 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.
Revolver Expansion 1.1: Ambush on Gunshot Trail has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Revolver Expansion 1.1: Ambush on Gunshot Trail belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Secret Unit Deployment, and Open Drafting. 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 Revolver Expansion 1.1: Ambush on Gunshot Trail are: Mark Chaplin. 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 Revolver Expansion 1.1: Ambush on Gunshot Trail as an expansion for Revolver. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Revolver to use it. Check that your edition of Revolver is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.