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If you're looking for a light, chaotic, and incredibly fun Wild West heist, Colt Express delivers a unique blend of planning and delightful pandemonium. It's a fantastic choice for families and groups who enjoy a good laugh with their strategy.
- Engaging real-time action programming
- Unique 3D train game board
- High player interaction and chaos
- Quick to learn and teach
- Can be prone to kingmaking
- Luck of the draw impacts strategy
About the game
What you do in a play session
The game unfolds over five thrilling rounds, each divided into two crucial phases. In the first phase, 'Schemin'', players secretly choose their actions, playing cards onto a common pile. The big trick is that some cards can be played face down, adding an extra dose of bluff and uncertainty. Instead of playing a card, you can also choose to draw more cards into your hand, adjusting your strategy in real-time. In the second phase, 'Stealin'', the cards are revealed, and actions occur in the order they were played. This is where chaos ensues! Your most brilliant plans might go awry due to unexpected actions from your rivals or even a miscalculation of your own.
The major highlight of Colt Express is the 3D train, which serves as the stage for all your mischief. Bandits can run through the cars, climb onto the roof, punch other robbers, shoot them, rob unsuspecting passengers, and even manipulate the Marshal's position. Each car starts with valuable items like jewels, money bags, and suitcases, waiting to be stolen. To pick up an item, you need to be in the same car and play a 'Steal' card. But beware, competition is fierce! Punching an opponent makes them drop one of their items and knocks them into an adjacent car. Shooting someone (either in an adjacent car or, from the roof, anyone in sight) adds a bullet card to your opponent's deck, which can hinder their future moves. And if the Marshal catches you in the same car, prepare to take a bullet too!
At the end of the game, the bandit who fired the most bullets receives a $1,000 braggart bonus, but the true winner is the one who bags the richest haul. Each character has a unique special power, such as starting with an extra card or pocketing an item when punching someone, adding even more strategic depth and replayability. Get ready for lots of laughs and tension in this train heist!
Expansions
Published additional content
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How to Play "Colt Express" - The Dragon Table: Episode 32
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Colt Express Board Game - How to Play complete, by Stella and Tarrant
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How to Play - Colt Express - The Games Capital
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TableTanked - Colt Express
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Unboxing "Colt Express" - Board Game Cavern
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Colt Express - board game tutorial by JustLetTerenceExplainIt
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How to play "Colt Express" - Board Game Cavern
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Colt Express: Couriers & Armored Train - Learn While Playing!
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The Gist: Colt Express
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How to setup and play Colt Express
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Colt Express Gamesplained - Introduction
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