How many players is Way Out West?

Way Out West plays with 3–5 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Way Out West take to play?

A game of Way Out West takes 90–120 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Way Out West any good?

Way Out West rates 6.1/10 from 686 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a american west game built around tile placement, worker placement.

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Way Out West (2000)

3–5 players · 90–120 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.1 on BGG

Players: 3–5
Play time: 90–120 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.1/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 12+ who like american west games — medium complexity, plays in 90–120 min.

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About Way Out West

In this western themed game, players are looking to drive cattle across the west, establishing towns. If you don't like the way something is going, you can fight other players for control with your cowboys. You can rob the bank, rustle cattle, and shoot those pesky farmers! Gameplay: To Start each player receives a set of colored player counters, matching turn order token, and two black action tokens and either $20 or $25 depending on number of players.

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American West

Mechanics: Tile Placement, Worker Placement · Designer: Martin Wallace

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P

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Way Out West FAQ

How many players is Way Out West?: Way Out West plays with 3–5 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Way Out West take to play?: A game of Way Out West takes 90–120 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Way Out West any good?: Way Out West rates 6.1/10 from 686 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a american west game built around tile placement, worker placement.