Deadwood
2–5 players • Loïc Lamy • 2011
- Designer
- Loïc Lamy
- First published
- 2011
- Players
- 2–5 players
How it plays
Deadwood plays 2–5 players.
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Where it came from
Deadwood was published in 2011 by Asmodee Editions, emerging during a period when thematic, dice-driven games were gaining significant traction in the hobbyist market. Designed by Loïc Lamy, the game leans into the gritty, cinematic tropes of the American Old West, tasking players with managing gangs of outlaws to dominate the town of Deadwood through strategic placement and combat.
The game is noted for its distinctive 'poker-hand' approach to dice rolling, which serves as a central mechanic for resolving showdowns and claiming locations. Lamy aimed to synthesize the tension of high-stakes gambling with the tactical maneuvering of worker placement, resulting in a design that prioritizes fast-paced, confrontational gameplay. It was received as a light-to-medium weight strategy game that successfully captures the flavor of classic western motifs without requiring an overly complex rule set.
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About Deadwood
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How do you play Deadwood?
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How many players is Deadwood for?
Deadwood is built for 2–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who designed Deadwood?
Deadwood was designed by Loïc Lamy. The catalog gives its publication year as 2011.
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