Colt Express (Retail Edition)

Board Game Geek Rating: 7.04. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.18. Suitable for 2 to 6 players and published in 2014. This is the Retail Edition of the exciting Colt Express Board Game. On July 11th, 1899, at 10 a.m., the Union Pacific Express left Folsom, New Mexico, with 47 passengers. Soon, gunfire and footsteps on the roof signaled the arrival of heavily - armed bandits aiming to rob wallets and jewels. Will they steal the Nice Valley Coal Company’s weekly pay suitcase under Marshal Samuel Ford's watch? And since only the richest bandit wins, will they hinder each other more than the Marshal? In Colt Express, you play as a bandit robbing a train alongside others, striving to become the richest outlaw of the Old West. The game has five rounds, each with two phases. In Phase 1: Scheming, players place 2 - 5 action cards on a common pile, face - up or face - down based on the round type. You can also draw three cards instead. In Phase 2: Stealing, actions are carried out in the order played, with plans sometimes going awry. The game unfolds on a 3D train where bandits can move between cars, run on the roof, punch, shoot, rob passengers, or draw the Marshal. Each train car starts with gems, loot bags, or suitcases. Each player starts a round with six cards showing different actions. A round card reveals how many cards to play, face orientation, and end - round actions. You can pick up loot by playing a 'steal' card, but you'll need to move, punch, and shoot to clear the way. Each character has a special power, like starting with an extra card or pocketing loot when punching. You can shoot in adjacent cars or anyone in sight on the roof, giving opponents bullet cards that may become dead cards later. If the Marshal is in your car, he'll give you a bullet too. At the end, the most bullet - firing bandit gets a $1,000 bonus, and the richest haul - bagger wins. We're excited to support campaigns so you can buy Colt Express Retail Edition online at TheGameSteward. A large portion of your spending on this game will back new Kickstarter games. If you have purchase questions or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.

To play Colt Express, first gather 2 to 6 players. The game is divided into five rounds, each with a Scheming and a Stealing phase. In the Scheming phase, you can play 2 - 5 action cards on a common pile or draw three cards from your deck. Pay attention to the round card as it tells you how to play the cards. In the Stealing phase, actions are carried out in the order they were played. When you're on the 3D train, use your actions to move between cars, run on the roof, punch other bandits, shoot them, rob passengers, or draw the Marshal. To pick up loot, play a 'steal' card when you're in a car with loot. Remember, each character has a special power, so use it to your advantage. When shooting, give your opponents bullet cards which might cause them problems later. Be careful of the Marshal; if he's in your car, he'll give you a bullet. At the end of the game, the bandit who fired the most bullets gets a $1,000 bonus, and the one with the richest haul wins. Keep your cards organized and don't forget to check the round card at the start of each round. Store the game in a cool, dry place to keep the cards and pieces in good condition.