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Desperado
American Indian Wars · American West

Desperado

Desperado is a simple miniature skirmish wargame set in the wild west. Desperado features a simple character generation system, random card initiative system, and a unique (and easy) combat chart system. A full range of weapons from bow and arrows to buffalo rifles. Your figures can shoot, brawl, wrestle, jump off buildings, and throw dynamite. The system is designed for 25mm figures, but you can easily use plastic Cowboys and Indians.

2–20 players2 minages 6light difficulty
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What is Desperado

Desperado is a simple miniature skirmish wargame set in the wild west. Desperado features a simple character generation system, random card initiative system, and a unique (and easy) combat chart system. A full range of weapons from bow and arrows to buffalo rifles. Your figures can shoot, brawl, wrestle, jump off buildings, and throw dynamite. The system is designed for 25mm figures, but you can easily use plastic Cowboys and Indians.

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Players
2–20
Age
+6
Duration
2 min
Difficulty
Light
Type
Board game
Year
1992
Mechanics
Dice Rolling
Categories
American Indian Wars · American West · Civil War
Designer
Leonard Albright · James Albright · Tom Kelly
Publisher
Monday Knight Productions · Knuckleduster Miniatures
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How many players is Desperado for?

Desperado plays with 2–20 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 2 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 6.

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