# Circle the Wagons: Lone Cowboy Rides Again

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Mike Mullins
- **Artists**: Beth Sobel
- **Publishers**: Button Shy, Djama Games, Salt & Pepper Games
- **Categories**: American West, Card Game, City Building, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Enjoyed Circle the Wagons and want to play solo? This expansion offers a neat solo challenge with rules and scoring that change every game.Interesting solo challengeScenario varietyKeeps core gameplayRequires base gameOpponent rulesRECOMMENDED

## Description
Howdy, lone ranger! Think you've seen all there is to see on these dusty plains? Time to put your sheriff skills to the test in the solo mode of Circle the Wagons with the Lone Cowboy Rides Again expansion! This little gem includes 3 new scenario cards, originally released as part of the Board Game of the Month Club. Each scenario not only sets the scoring conditions but also introduces a cunning opponent to challenge you. The solo game plays over two rounds, but the core gameplay of open drafting and tile placement remains the same. You'll pick a scenario, add its two scoring conditions, and then deal 8 cards in a circle. On your turn, you draft a card and place it in your town; any cards you skip go to your opponent. Your opponent then follows specific rules to determine which card they take. After all 16 cards are gone, it's time to tally up the scores. The opponent scores based on the scenario and the most common territories they've collected, while you score your town as usual. If your score is higher, you're the new top dog! It's a neat way to enjoy Circle the Wagons even when you're flying solo, offering a fresh challenge every time.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Circle the Wagons to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! Lone Cowboy Rides Again is an expansion and requires the base game Circle the Wagons to be played.

### How many players does this expansion support?
This expansion is specifically for solo play, meaning it's for 1 player.

### How long does a solo game take?
Just like the base game, games are quite fast, typically around 15 minutes.

### Does the complexity increase much with this expansion?
The overall complexity remains low. The BGG weight is 2/5, and the expansion focuses on adding variety to the solo challenge without complicating the rules.

### What comes in the box?
The expansion includes 3 scenario cards that define the rules and the opponent for the solo mode.

### Are the solo rules easy to learn?
Yes, the rules are quite straightforward and focus on how the artificial opponent behaves, maintaining the essence of the original game.