2023Leo Almeida, Michael Shinall
- Videos
- 83
- Creators
- 38
Mainly reviews and unboxings
1 - 5 players45 - 60 minMedium weight
Cactus Town
2022Raúl Luque Torner
- Videos
- 9
- Creators
- 9
Mainly reviews. Cactus Town is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 4 reviews, 2 recorded sessions, 2 unboxings, and 1 other video.
2 - 4 players
20 - 60 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes
From BoardGameGeek
Cactus Town is an asymmetric action programming game for 2 to 4 players (1-5 with the Lone Ranger Expansion). A highly interactive game of fast paced chase & escape. Sleepy little Cactus Town is going to see some action: you can put yourself the Sheriff's badge, join a group of dangerous bandits, seek ransom as a bounty hunter or even use the power of seduction being an avenging Can Can dancer. Each party has its own objectives and its own special actions, making this a perfect gateway game for asymmetric gameplay. With playing time of 10-15 minutes per player, you can swap and play various parties each session. Players program their actions with 3 out of 4 action cards each turn. Sounds easy enough, right? But careful, actions alternate between players and action cards are programmed in reverse order, meaning the last card programmed comes up first. Mastering this is a real challenge. Can you out-think your opponents, guess their moves and get in your own. Or will you out-think yourself and create some hilarious chaos? Each player's characters move through a 5x5 building-card grid, which is set up randomly face down each game. The game includes an advanced version with building effects and several variants, giving you even more replay value. Are you ready for a duel? Will you plunder for gold? Are you in the mood to dance a Can Can? Going to steal a horse, are you? A lot of things are going to happen in Cactus Town, create your own cinematic Western story! -description from the publisher
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Which Cactus Town video should I watch?
Cactus Town has 9 videos from 9 creators: 4 reviews, 2 playthroughs, 2 unboxings and 1 other video. They date from 2022 to June 2024.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Cactus Town Review: Western Asymmetry" by The Dice Tower. 4 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Cactus Town - LIVE Playthrough Board Game & Giveaway Worldwide" by Meeple University, one of 2 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Masters of the Universe: The Board Game – Clash for Eternia, RoboRally, River Dragons or Feudum, which share several of its mechanics.
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About Cactus Town
From BoardGameGeek:
Cactus Town is an asymmetric action programming game for 2 to 4 players (1-5 with the Lone Ranger Expansion). A highly interactive game of fast paced chase & escape. Sleepy little Cactus Town is going to see some action: you can put yourself the Sheriff's badge, join a group of dangerous bandits, seek ransom as a bounty hunter or even use the power of seduction being an avenging Can Can dancer. Each party has its own objectives and its own special actions, making this a perfect gateway game for asymmetric gameplay. With playing time of 10-15 minutes per player, you can swap and play various parties each session. Players program their actions with 3 out of 4 action cards each turn. Sounds easy enough, right? But careful, actions alternate between players and action cards are programmed in reverse order, meaning the last card programmed comes up first. Mastering this is a real challenge. Can you out-think your opponents, guess their moves and get in your own. Or will you out-think yourself and create some hilarious chaos? Each player's characters move through a 5x5 building-card grid, which is set up randomly face down each game. The game includes an advanced version with building effects and several variants, giving you even more replay value. Are you ready for a duel? Will you plunder for gold? Are you in the mood to dance a Can Can? Going to steal a horse, are you? A lot of things are going to happen in Cactus Town, create your own cinematic Western story! -description from the publisher
Designer
Raúl Luque Torner
Artist
Isaac Murgadella
Publisher
Second Gate Games
Categories
Mechanics
Programmed ActionsDice RollingGrid MovementModular Board & Variable Setup