Deadwood Studios USA casts you as a hungry actor on a cheesy Western backlot. Your "character" is a six‑sided die; the exposed pip shows your rank in Hollywood's pecking order. Each round you wander the various sound stages, snapping up bit parts like "Crying Woman" or "Man Falling Off Roof." When you land a role you may choose to act – roll the die to meet the scene's target – or rehearse, banking a bonus that improves future rolls. Every success nets cash and fame, which can be spent at the Casting Office to swap your die for a higher‑status one, unlocking juicier parts such as "Stagecoach Driver" or the coveted "Rear End of Horse." The game ends after the final scenes are shot; then you add up money, fame and status points. The highest total crowns the star of Deadwood Studios. The mechanics blend area movement (the sets), dice rolling and hand management (the rehearsal bonuses). It's quick, light‑hearted and full of humor, perfect for groups that enjoy a relaxed game with a movie‑and‑Western theme. While simple, the decision to gamble on a roll now or save the bonus for later creates a strategic tension that keeps the play engaging until the very last cut.