Cactus Town
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Pairs well with
Dust, duels and deception in the Wild West
In Cactus Town, nothing is as it seems: behind every door there could be a twist. You are the Sheriff who keeps order, the band of outlaws ready to strike, a bounty hunter looking for bounties or the Can-Can dancer who turns revenge and seduction into deadly weapons. Four roles, four goals, one town ready to explode with chaos.
Each turn you plan your actions, but be careful: the sequence reverses and your last move becomes your first. A simple and ingenious system that turns every game into a puzzle of bluffing, laughter and intuition. The modular board changes every time, the characters cross paths in escapes, chases and plot twists worthy of a western movie. In just a few minutes you're already on a new adventure, your heart beating to the rhythm of your spurs.
Because "Cactus Town" shoots straight to the heart
- 🤠 Asymmetrical roles : each faction has unique goals and abilities
- 🔫 Flipped Programming : Chaos is Part of the Fun
- 🏜️ Cinematic and always different western atmosphere
- 🎲 Quick Matches : 20-60 minutes, perfect as character filler
- 👨👩👧👦 Accessible yet deep : ideal for families and groups of friends
If you love games that mix strategy, laughter and low blows , Cactus Town will make you feel like you're in a western where every move is a gamble.
Choose your role, load your guns and get ready to rewrite the legend of the West.
Cactus Town
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🐸 HOW TO PLAY
An entirely asymmetrical western
In Cactus Town , 2 to 4 players (1-5 with the Lone Ranger expansion) play different factions: the sheriff, the bandits, the bounty hunters, or even a Can-Can dancer seeking revenge. Each group has its own goals and powers, making each game a unique western story.
Programming to survive
The heart of the game is the planning of actions: each turn, you choose three of the four available cards, but they will be executed in reverse order. This system creates constant twists and turns, as you'll have to anticipate your opponents' moves and plan ahead so you don't get caught up in the action yourself.
A scoreboard that always changes
The city comes to life with a 5x5 grid of buildings, randomly arranged and initially covered. As the characters explore them, the buildings reveal effects and possibilities that enrich the game and increase replayability.
Chases and cinematic chaos
Captures, escapes, robberies, impromptu dances, and duels under the scorching sun: every turn can turn the tables, creating spectacular and often hilarious moments. Interaction is constant, and the atmosphere is reminiscent of a true Western.
Who will write the legend of Cactus Town?
In the end, the first player to complete their secret objectives wins. Cactus Town is fast-paced, chaotic, and always different, a game that blends strategy and comedy to transform the table into an Old West saloon.
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63.5X89mm - Quantity 76
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Cactus Town
An asymmetric game where the West meets laughter… and strategy
Cowboys, bandits, dancers and sheriffs: in this little town there is no room for boredom.
Cactus Town – Where every move is a duel… and every mistake makes the Saloon laugh
In the heart of a dusty village on the edge of common sense , calm is but a mirage. Cactus Town is one of those places where tension can be broken with a shotgun blast... or a pirouette of the can-can.
Choose your role: the strict sheriff , the vengeful ballerina , the escaped bandits , or the double-crossing bounty hunter . Each has unique goals, personal skills, and dreams to fulfill between gunfights and heists.
But don't think you can do whatever you want: in this game you plan first, you act later... and you always laugh.
Each round is a Western movie written by you, but directed by chaos
Cactus Town is unforgiving. But it offers stories worth telling forever.
Cactus Town is a board game for families and groups , based on action programming mechanics and movement on a modular grid , perfect for 2-4 players (expandable to 5).
Each player leads a different faction with a set of dedicated actions and secret objectives : from escaping bandits to hunting down the ballerina, to obeying the orders of the feared sheriff.
Actions are programmed in reverse order , then executed in alternating turns, resulting in an unpredictable dance of mistakes, surprises, deceptions and flashes of genius.
The map is built each game with random building cards , and once you get the hang of it you can move on to advanced mode, where each location has special effects .
An ideal title for those looking for a fast, dynamic, crazy and memorable experience , where every match becomes an improvised Western mini-series .
We played it, and since then we've only been thirsty for dust and laughter 🐸
We had a blast. Cactus Town has that rare magic: a mix of simple rules, real strategy, and unexpected comedy .
Every game becomes a surreal scene , where you try to be smart and find yourself dancing with the ballerina… in prison.
The reverse programming system creates calculated chaos , where predicting your opponent is as difficult as it is fun.
We really appreciated the replayability , the ability to change factions every match, and the expansion that adds the lone ranger for the fifth player.
Perfect for playing with friends, family, or introducing new Froggers to the world of asymmetric games . It's lightweight, fast, but… don't underestimate it.
In Cactus Town you laugh, but you only win with style.
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Cooperiamo.Poi ascoltiamo il capo.– FrogZen
Gioco in solo per rilassarmi.Litigo con me stesso.– SoloFrog
Mazzo perfetto.Pesco cinque zavorre.– Lady Meeple
Motore online.Al penultimo turno.– MechaFrog
Primo meeple posato.Posto sbagliato.– Capo Rana
Drafto con criterio.Ti nego la carta giusta.– Lady Croak
Spingo la fortuna.Lei non si muove.– Rana Fortuna
Tiro benissimo.Scrivo rimpianti.– Scribe Frog
Mi manca solo una carta.È nel tuo tableau.– Girinix
Elimino ogni sospetto.Tranne il colpevole.– SherFrog
Non mi affeziono.Sticker uno: lacrime.– Archivista Anfibio
È chiarissimo.Fino a pagina 17.– Maestro Ranaldo
Il downtime insegna la pazienza.E lo shopping di espansioni.– FrogBerto
Non è indecisione.È turismo nel regolamento.– La Rana Saggia
Cooperiamo.Poi ascoltiamo il capo.– FrogZen
Gioco in solo per rilassarmi.Litigo con me stesso.– SoloFrog
Mazzo perfetto.Pesco cinque zavorre.– Lady Meeple
Motore online.Al penultimo turno.– MechaFrog
Primo meeple posato.Posto sbagliato.– Capo Rana
Drafto con criterio.Ti nego la carta giusta.– Lady Croak
Spingo la fortuna.Lei non si muove.– Rana Fortuna
Tiro benissimo.Scrivo rimpianti.– Scribe Frog
Mi manca solo una carta.È nel tuo tableau.– Girinix
Elimino ogni sospetto.Tranne il colpevole.– SherFrog
Non mi affeziono.Sticker uno: lacrime.– Archivista Anfibio
È chiarissimo.Fino a pagina 17.– Maestro Ranaldo
Il downtime insegna la pazienza.E lo shopping di espansioni.– FrogBerto
Non è indecisione.È turismo nel regolamento.– La Rana Saggia
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