The brainchild of Christophe Raimbault and brought to life by Ludonaute, Colt Express is like stepping straight into those dusty cowboy boots we’ve seen in westerns. You’re thrown headfirst onto a moving locomotive where it’s steal or be stolen from as one slick bandit among up to five others. There’s loot galore up for grabs if you can dodge an onslaught of bullets while giving the slip-and-slide treatment to other players—all aboard this nifty three-dimensional game board.
Check out the Colt Express components—they’ll catch your eye and blow your mind! The big ticket item? A 3D train, no kidding. Picture this: you’re shimmying little outlaw figures through a line of cars hitched to an old-school locomotive—it’s like playing in a mini Wild West. And that’s not all; every player gets their own set of action cards, plus there are loot tokens up for grabs—think bags stuffed with cash, shiny jewels, or hefty strongboxes—and don’t forget those pesky bullet cards.
Ever wanted to be part of a Western? Here’s your shot! You pick one cool bandit character who comes with their very own sneaky trick—you know, something special they do better than anyone else. Like Tuco here—he can blast someone from on top of the train (talk about sky-high ambitions), while Belle has got this knack where she won’t get picked on if there’s another bad guy hanging around her carriage.
Alrighty then—let me walk you through how it goes down: We’ve got five wild rounds split into two nail-biting phases – Scheming and Stealing. First off is Scheming time where everyone throws in some mischief-making plans onto the pile – we’re talking running across carriages, scrambling up topsides for fresh air (or dodging bullets), swiping goods right under noses—or maybe giving other goons good ol’ knuckle sandwiches followed by some trigger-happy fun times too!
Now hold onto yer hats because next up is when things really heat up—the Stealing phase kicks off as soon as everybody lays out their grand schemes front and center so we can watch ’em play out one after another smooth-like… except usually it ends more wacky-movie-style instead thanks to all these crisscrossin’ shenanigans stirring uptown trouble left n’ right! Man, I’ll never forget this one game of Colt Express we played. It was like someone had a crystal ball—they kept blocking my every move! But then, in the last round—boom—I grabbed that juicy strongbox right under their nose. And would you believe it? I got socked and lost the prize just as we were wrapping up! We all cracked up; those mix-ups are what make Colt Express such a blast.
Ready to Rob That Train?
So, wanna know how to mastermind your own train heist in Colt Express? Here’s your crash course:
Kick things off by setting up our cardboard locomotive smack dab in the middle of your table battleground. Everyone picks a gun-toting bandit and grabs a deck full o’ action cards plus some bullet ones for good measure. You gotta stuff them there train cars with shiny loot tokens—and don’t forget about slapping down that Marshal and his prized strongbox into the engine car! All us outlaws start at the back end of this iron horse.
Now listen here: we’ve got five wild rounds ahead of us—it’s part planning (the Scheming) and part grabbing (the Stealing).
- Time to Get Crafty:
- Gather ’round, everyone! It’s time to put those action cards on the table and cook up a plan. You got moves like jumping cars, rooftop dances, loot grabs—oh, and let’s not forget good ol’ punchin’ or shootin’.
- You might slap your card down for all eyes to see or sneak it face down—you know, keep ’em guessing. We take turns dropping one card each until that round’s deck is stacked.
- Just when you think you’ve got it figured out—bam! A tunnel pops up; now we’re playing blind with every move hush-hush in the dark!
- The Heist Goes Down:
- Flip over that pile of scheming brainwork—it’s showtime! The actions unfold back-to-back—and man oh man do they tangle as bandits trip over each other trying to be smooth criminals.
- We play this thing by book—in reverse though—the last played gets first dibs at movin’, snaggin’ treasures or givin’ knuckle sandwiches—or hey why not—a bullet souvenir?
- If our dear Marshal enters the scene (yeah someone actually decided his next step), he’ll send ya pack’n straight onto the roof if yer caught sharing a seat with him.
Lemme tell ya about keeping them bullets away from clogging your groove while slinging around those action cards in Colt Express. Kick things off right—with six shiny actions plus three more drawn come round start—but remember: get shot and draw an annoying bullet instead!
Your noggin better be working overtime thinking two steps ahead—if you’re gonna grab big bucks without getting knocked silly by rivals swinging fists are flying lead. Think hard folks—is nabbing some swag worth eating dirt? Or should I scoot n scurry my way across these carts? Decisions make victors after all.
The clock stops ticking after five wild rounds then comes tally time—what did we score? Exactly! Points jingle-jangling bags glinting jewels hefty strongboxes Plus trigger-happy hotshots earn bonus points too.
The Ups and Downs
Every game’s got its highs and lows, right? Well, after giving Colt Express a good ol’ try several times over, I’ve pinned down what rocks and what could use some tweaking.
Dig this: the real showstopper of Colt Express is that it comes with an actual 3D train you get to play on. It’s like having a little piece of the Wild West right there on your table! Shuffling those bandit figures from car to car—and even up onto the roof—really cranks up the fun factor. Plus, it looks mighty cool if you ask me!
Let’s talk about style now—the theme here nails it outta the park! With killer illustrations straight outta a Western flick, every round feels like you’re smack in middle of holding up high-noon trains for loot. And let’s not forget each outlaw has their own tricky moves; definitely spices things up when deciding who’ll be your partner-in-crime for each heist.
If unpredictability tickles your fancy then buckle in ’cause Colt Express brings chaos at full speed ahead! You’ve gotta plan smart but expect everything to flip upside-down any second—it keeps everyone guessing and laughing as plans go sideways in hilarious ways.
Gotta say another big plus is how anyone can jump aboard this adventure without breaking too much mental sweat learning rules or strategies. Whether you’re just starting off or already know your way around tabletop games doesn’t matter one bit—you’ll find something challenging yet totally doable here!
Look, the game’s not perfect. Sometimes, you’ve got everything mapped out and bam! Some random event throws a wrench in your plans—it’s maddening if you’re all about strategy and control.
Digging deeper into gameplay—got an aversion to face-offs? This might rub you the wrong way, since it pretty much runs on player clashes. Imagine trying to grab treasure while everyone else is elbowing their way through too—it can get intense!
But hey, Colt Express really pulls you into its wild ride if chaos is your cup of tea. Sure it costs a penny or two but think about all those epic gaming nights ahead—are they worth it? For plenty of gamers—they are.
So should this baby land on your shelf? After countless rip-roaring rounds aboard Colt Express trains myself—I’m sold! It ticks boxes for anyone who digs stories that come alive with every move—a total winner in my book.
Got cowboy dreams? Here’s where they hit pay dirt—the whole shebang screams Wild West showdowns so loud; I wouldn’t be surprised if Clint Eastwood popped up mid-game. The look alone will have ya reaching for yer boots—and don’t even get me started on that three-dimensional train; we’re talking movie-level good looks here folks!
Hey, if you and your crew are on the hunt for a wild ride of a game, give Colt Express a shot. It’s like riding an unpredictable roller coaster with strategy thrown into the mix – it keeps everyone on their toes and amps up the fun factor! Plus, no matter how new or seasoned you are to gaming, this bad boy is user-friendly enough that anyone can hop aboard without getting lost in crazy rules.
Now let’s be real: some folks might get all worked up over how off-the-wall this game can be. But hey, if chaos is your middle name and you’re down for some high-stakes action where anything goes – bam! This one’s got your back. And here’s some advice for rookies jumping into these train heists: Play around with those basic games first so when things hit full speed, you’re not left eating dust!
Okay so check out why Colt Express could earn its keep as part of your board game posse: Everything—yes everything—you need comes packed in there from jump street. That means less fuss more playtime straight outta the box – pretty sweet deal right there! So before splurging those hard-earned bucks consider this; Can any other purchase promise hours upon hours of unbridled laughter and nail-biting showdowns? Think about it while reaching for that wallet!
So, you’re wrapping things up and looking for the lowdown on Colt Express? Let me tell you, it’s a real game changer in the board game world. You’ve got these super cool mechanics that are nothing like your grandpa’s chessboard—plus, it looks amazing sitting on your table with all its colorful design flair. If you dig games where every move is drenched in theme and interaction, this one will be right up your alley.
Are you someone who has been around the board gaming block or maybe just dipping your toes into tabletop territory? Either way, imagine yourself saddling up for an epic journey through train heists and tumbleweeds; that’s what playing Colt Express feels like! And if strategizing gets your brain buzzing while having a blast with friends sounds awesome to you – well buddy – snatching a copy of Colt Express is something I betcha won’t regret.
