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Run, Cowboy, Run!
2020
Rules assistance for Run, Cowboy, Run!
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- 2–6 players
- 10–20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Run, Cowboy, Run!
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Run, Cowboy, Run! is a board game released in 2020 for 2–6 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Phil Del Rivo and Tom Mott and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Track Movement.
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About the game
Run, Cowboy, Run! is a fast-paced race through the desert in which each player controls a running cowboy. The first cowboy over the finish line is the winner! Players take turns collecting and discarding cards, in order to score points by making pairs, taking tricks and collecting gold suited cards, moving their cowboy past the others and closer to the finish line. But watch out! Rattlesnakes! Dynamite! Bandits! And more! Players can use their collected hazard cards to stop other players in their tracks: moving their own cowboys forward and moving opponents' cowboys backwards on the track. Run, Cowboy, Run! is strategic, trick-taking card game for 2 to 6 players, ages 10+. The game comes with 56 playing cards, 6 running cowboys, the track, and detailed instructions. —description from publisher
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- The Fruckus Company
Questions and answers
Run, Cowboy, Run! supports 2–6 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 Run, Cowboy, Run! is 10–20 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 Run, Cowboy, Run! 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.
Run, Cowboy, Run! has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Run, Cowboy, Run! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and American West. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Track Movement. 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 Run, Cowboy, Run! are: Phil Del Rivo and Tom Mott. 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 Run, Cowboy, Run! 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.