
- BGG rank
- BGG #171
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Champions of Midgard
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Spurs: Gambler Expansion
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Spurs: Gambler Expansion is an expansion for Spurs: A Tale in the Old West released in 2014 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Ole Steiness and Sean Brown and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers.
The Gambler Expansion is an exciting new addition to Spurs: A Tale in the Old West. 10 new Equipment Cards, rules for a 2 player game, and a new 6th character, The Gambler, complete with bullet bag and cowboy miniature! Everything you ever wanted to make your Spurs Core Game playable for 2 or 6, or anything in between. Will you become the next Legend of the Old West? Components: 1 black bullet bag 1 player miniature w/ snap-on base in light blue 1 oversized "The Gambler" character card 3 "No Duels" tokens 1 "High Noon" rules card for 2-6 players 9 Equipment Cards: Camp Gear (x2) Coffee (x2) Spyglass (x2) Henchman (x3; unique)
Spurs: Gambler Expansion 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 Spurs: Gambler Expansion is 90 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 Spurs: Gambler Expansion for ages 14 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.
Spurs: Gambler Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Spurs: Gambler Expansion belongs to these categories: Adventure, American West, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers. 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 Spurs: Gambler Expansion are: Ole Steiness and Sean Brown. 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 Spurs: Gambler Expansion as an expansion for Spurs: A Tale in the Old West. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Spurs: A Tale in the Old West to use it. Check that your edition of Spurs: A Tale in the Old West is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.