Colt Express
Rob a train, punch a rival, and hope your plan still works when the cards come out.
What it is
Bandits rob a 3D train over five rounds. Everyone adds action cards to a shared pile, then the pile plays out in order, and the plans rarely survive. Christophe Raimbault's game won the 2015 Spiel des Jahres. Perfect for groups who enjoy chaos, slapstick and a Wild West heist.
What we love
- The 3D train stands on the table and draws a crowd
- Planning moves in advance makes every mistake funny
- Won the 2015 Spiel des Jahres and the As d'Or
Honest trade-offs
- The punching and shooting are cartoonish, but robbery is the goal
- Setup takes about ten minutes
- Careful planners may hate how often their moves go wrong
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is the punching and shooting are cartoonish, but robbery is the goal.
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Content advisory
Combat is central but abstract; no graphic depiction.
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