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Sherwood Showdown

(Web published), Whimsy Games · Board game · 2009
— Ludopedia 6.3 BGG 2 · best 2 20 min Weight 1.6/5
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Looking for a quick and strategic card duel? Sherwood Showdown puts you in the shoes of an outlaw competing with your opponent to rob the most travelers. Ideal for those who enjoy hand management and planning moves!

Highlights
  • Fast and engaging duel
  • Strategic hand management
  • Fun classic theme
  • Well-illustrated components
Keep in mind
  • Two-player only game
  • May lack replayability
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Sherwood Showdown, the forest is heating up! Robin Hood's long-lost twin brother, Reuben, and his gang of outlaws are causing trouble, and tensions are rising. Can your band of Merry Men rob more riches to feed the poor and sort out this mess?

This is a two-player duel game where each player uses an identical deck of cards to rob travelers and amass the greatest fortune. The trick is to manage your hand well: save the most powerful cards for the right moment and set clever traps for your opponent. The game comes with 104 cards divided into three decks, each with a different seasonal theme. The two main player decks contain outlaw, leader, special, weapon, and ransom cards, while the third deck features the valuable travelers.

Originally, Sherwood Showdown was created for a traditional card game contest, using a tarot deck. Although the rules for that version are still available, the gameplay is quite different from the printed version. The illustrations are by the talented Heather Young. If you enjoy fast-paced card games with a strategic twist and a classic theme, this might be a good choice!

Rules videos

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In English

Best player count

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Duel · 2 players
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Auction / Bidding Hand Management

Categories

Card Game

Families

Components: Tarot Cards Folk Tales & Fairy Tales: Robin Hood Organizations: The Game Artisans of Canada Players: Two-Player Only Games
Publisher (Web published), Whimsy Games
Designer Roberta Taylor
Artist Heather Young

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can participate?
Sherwood Showdown is exclusively a two-player game.
How long does a game take?
Games are quite fast, typically lasting around 20 minutes.
What is the game's complexity?
It's a relatively simple game to learn, with a weight rating of 1.57 out of 5 on BGG, ideal for those seeking a lighter experience.
What comes in the box?
The game includes 104 cards divided into three decks, focusing on outlaw, weapon, ransom, and traveler cards.
What type of mechanics does this game appeal to?
Players who enjoy hand management and auction/bidding mechanics will feel right at home here.
Is the theme important for enjoying the game?
The Robin Hood theme is quite prominent and adds extra charm, especially for fans of folk tales.
Is there a version for more players?
No, this game was specifically designed to be played by only two players.

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