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This Town Ain't Big Enough for the 2-4 of Us
2014
Rules assistance for This Town Ain't Big Enough for the 2-4 of Us
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for This Town Ain't Big Enough for the 2-4 of Us
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This Town Ain't Big Enough for the 2-4 of Us is a board game released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jay Cormier and Sen-Foong Lim and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement, and Enclosure.
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About the game
This Town Ain't Big Enough for the 2-4 of Us is a micro-sized strategy game that plays with ... well, 2 to 4 players. From the publisher and designers that brought you the hit strategy game Belfort, you can now get your strategy game fix in 10-15 minutes with this new micro game from TMG (Tasty Minstrel Games). In the game, players play cowboys as they place tiles and create areas within the town. Unfortunately each tile could have your cowboys on them, or other players' cowboys - or cowboys from all players! Once an area is fully surrounded by fences you score that area. Look out for silver bars as they allow players to re-arrange one tile that has yet to be locked down!
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Publishers
- (Web published)
- Tasty Minstrel Games
- KOI Games
Questions and answers
This Town Ain't Big Enough for the 2-4 of Us supports 2–4 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 This Town Ain't Big Enough for the 2-4 of Us is 15 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 This Town Ain't Big Enough for the 2-4 of Us for ages 8 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.
This Town Ain't Big Enough for the 2-4 of Us has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
This Town Ain't Big Enough for the 2-4 of Us belongs to these categories: Print & Play, Abstract Strategy, and American West. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement, and Enclosure. 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 This Town Ain't Big Enough for the 2-4 of Us are: Jay Cormier and Sen-Foong Lim. 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 This Town Ain't Big Enough for the 2-4 of Us 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.