Lords of Vegas: Americana

Lone Shark Games · Board game · 2024
— Ludopedia 8.1 BGG 2–6 · best 6 30–90 min Weight 2.0/5
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RECOMMENDED

If you love casino management and swapping scenery, Americana adds three fresh cities to shake up the competition.

Highlights
  • New thematic boards
  • High‑quality components
  • High replay value
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Reno limited to 2‑3 players
  • Dice add randomness
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Lords of Vegas: Americana is the expansion that opens the doors to three new gambling hotspots across the US: Atlantic City, Reno and 1881 Tombstone. Each scenario adds an exclusive board, fresh cards and thematic markers, letting you swap the neon of Las Vegas for New Jersey's beaches, Nevada's dry desert or Arizona's Wild West. The core of the game—bidding for land lots, building casinos and controlling areas—remains, now enriched with dice rolling, random production and more trading. You’ll still use the iconic wooden cowboys, wooden Ferris wheels and New Orleans riverboat tiles to claim space and attract visitors. The expansion requires any edition of the base game and supports 2‑6 players, except Reno which is best with 2‑3. With 55 (or 56, depending on the print) cards, 60 Tombstone lot markers and a host of new components, the material is solid and well‑designed. Playtime ranges from 30 to 90 minutes, depending on player count and map, and the complexity stays light (weight 2/5), perfect for those who want an economic game without a rule avalanche. If you love city‑building, area influence and a dash of dice‑driven luck, Americana adds fresh strategies and high replay value while keeping the spirit that made Lords of Vegas a hit. Get ready to trade, roll, and maybe catch the leader in the act!

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–6 players
2 BEST
3 BEST
4 OK
5 OK
6 BEST

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Game details

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Cities: Atlantic City (New Jersey, USA) Cities: New Orleans (Louisiana, USA) Cities: Tombstone (AZ, USA) Digital Implementations: TableTop Simulator Mod (TTS) Game: Lords of Vegas
Publisher Lone Shark Games
Designer Chad Brown, James Ernest, Keith Richmond, Mike Selinker
Artist Cheyenne Wright, Corey Macourek, Nate Taylor (II)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
How many players can join?
Generally 2‑6 players; the Reno scenario is limited to 2‑3.
What’s the playing time?
Between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on player count and the chosen map.
Do I need the base game?
Yes, the expansion requires Lords of Vegas (any edition) to play.
What are the main new components?
Four new boards (Atlantic City, Reno, Tombstone, New Orleans), a fresh deck of cards, Tombstone lot markers, wooden cowboys, Ferris wheels and riverboat tiles.
Is the expansion complex?
Not at all. It keeps a light weight (2/5), perfect for an economic game without heavy rules.
Can I play just one scenario?
Absolutely. Each map can be played solo or mixed for longer sessions.
Is there a digital version?
There’s a TableTop Simulator mod, but the physical expansion is the primary way to enjoy it.