# Revolver 2: Last Stand at Malpaso

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2012
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #5967
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.27 / 5
- **Designers**: Leigh Caple, Mark Chaplin
- **Artists**: Chechu Nieto, Xavier Carrascosa
- **Publishers**: Stronghold Games, White Goblin Games
- **Categories**: American West, Bluffing, Card Game, Fighting
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management

## Verdict
If you enjoy Old West duels with cards and a touch of bluffing, Revolver 2 is a great pick! It's fast, straightforward, and has that epic showdown feel.Fast and direct confrontationEngaging Old West themeSimple rules, quick gameplayFun asymmetric decksHigh language dependencyMay lack depth for someTwo-player onlyRECOMMENDED

## Description
In 1894, the quiet village of Malpaso is on the brink of being raided again by bandits led by the feared General Mapache. To defend themselves, the farmers turn to Padre Esteban, a man of faith who has fallen from grace but has underworld connections. After a tense poker game to raise funds, the Padre gathers a group of gunslingers and sets off to protect the village. The journey back is perilous, with ambushes from the General's men. Upon arrival, the villagers take refuge in an abandoned mine while the Padre and his hired guns fortify Malpaso.

When the bandits finally attack, the battle is fierce. The criminals' Gatling gun wreaks havoc, but the defenders have their own tricks, including the possibility of blowing up the access bridge or dynamiting mine tunnels. Revolver 2: Last Stand at Malpaso is a two-player card game that plunges you into this epic Old West showdown. One player controls General Mapache and his henchmen, while the other commands Padre Esteban and the village defenders. Each side has its own deck, with unique cards and victory conditions, requiring distinct strategies. The game introduces new mechanics, such as using a Gatling gun mounted on a mine cart and assembling teams of gunslingers. Despite its tactical depth, the rules are simple and can be learned in minutes. It's a standalone game, not compatible with the original Revolver.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate?
Revolver 2 is an exclusively two-player game.

### How long does a game take?
A game of Revolver 2 typically takes about 45 minutes to complete.

### Is the game difficult to learn?
No, the rules are quite simple and can be learned in about 5 minutes, allowing you to start playing quickly.

### Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has a high language dependency, with many cards and texts that need to be understood to play correctly.

### Is this game an expansion to the original Revolver?
No, Revolver 2 is a standalone game, and its cards are not compatible with the original Revolver or its expansions.

### What is the game's theme?
The game is set in the American Old West, simulating a confrontation between bandits and village defenders.

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