
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,087
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Revolver 2: Last Stand at Malpaso
- 2 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2012

Rules assistance for Revolver Expansion 1.4: The Tarnished Star
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Revolver Expansion 1.4: The Tarnished Star is an expansion for Revolver released in 2013 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 and Open Drafting.
Bad things are going down at Rattlesnake Creek. Decisions taken in the heat of the moment may scar some desperate men for the rest of their wicked lives. When the dust settles, only one side can claim victory. Will it be yours? Revolver: The Tarnished Star – the fourth in a series of expansions for Revolver – adds an optional "duel" scene at Rattlesnake Creek and an extra decision for the McReady player that may equip the imprisoned Santiago with a hidden weapon. The expansion also adds new cards to the Frontier Deck that was introduced in Revolver Expansion 1.3: Vengeance on the Frontier. Revolver: The Tarnished Star also includes new cards for both players that give them the opportunity to customize their decks, bringing new variety and replayability to each game.
Revolver Expansion 1.4: The Tarnished Star 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 1.4: The Tarnished Star 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 1.4: The Tarnished Star 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 1.4: The Tarnished Star has a complexity rating of 2.8 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 1.4: The Tarnished Star belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management 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 1.4: The Tarnished Star 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 1.4: The Tarnished Star 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.