
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,821
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Indiana Jones: Cryptic – A Puzzles and Pathways Adventure
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2023

2023
Rules assistance for Yellowstone
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Yellowstone is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Ket Ng and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
Play as the Duttons and work together to protect your family's Yellowstone ranch . . . no matter the cost. On every turn, use your wits and flex your grit to skillfully defeat Conflicts. Visit the bunkhouse to call in help from your loyal ranch hands. And when the action escalates . . . take 'em to the Train Station! INSPIRED BY THE TV SERIES: This Yellowstone game is inspired by the popular television drama series from Paramount Network. FEATURES FAVORITE CHARACTERS: Play as your favorite characters from the television series. Use skill and action cards to defend the land and the Dutton legacy. Visit the bunk house to call in help from your loyal ranch hands to defeat conflicts. In this collaborative game, you will all have to work together to protect the ranch. GREAT FOR YELLOWSTONE FANS: This board game for adults ages 14+ makes a great gift for Yellowstone fans, and makes a nice addition to a fan’s collection. COLLABORATIVE PLAY: In this game all players will work together to protect the land. Either you all win together, or lose the land forever! COMPONENTS: Includes 6 custom pawns, 6 Dutton cards, 6 Bunkhouse cards, 30 Skill cards, 1 Escalation card, 1 Escalation die, 20 Conflict cards, 2 Conflict dice, Gameboard and 3 Player reference cards plus BONUS collectable sticker! —description from the publisher
Yellowstone supports 2–5 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 Yellowstone is 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 Yellowstone 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.
Yellowstone belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game. 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 Yellowstone are: Ket Ng. 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 Yellowstone 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.