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Gold West CA. 1849 2nd Edition

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"Gold West: CA. 1849 (2nd Edition)" revives the spirited rush of the Gold Rush era, seamlessly blending resource management and area control into an engaging board game experience, presented by Boarding School Games. In this second edition of J. Alex Kevern's acclaimed game, players are transported back to 1849, where they must strategically deploy a mancala mechanism to construct a dominant mining empire amidst the untamed frontier.

Players must astutely manage their supply tracks, optimizing the refinement of resources to stay ahead in a competitive landscape. The introduction of the Whitewater Mini Expansion with every game adds new layers of strategy and challenges, ensuring no two games are alike.

Designed for 2-4 players aged 14 and up, "Gold West" promises around 60 minutes of dynamic gameplay per session. This edition is packed with high-quality components that enhance the gaming experience:

- 1 beautifully illustrated game board capturing the essence of the Gold Rush
- 56 mining tokens to represent the valuable resources players will extract and vie over
- 4 detailed player boards, allowing participants to manage their operations
- 48 camp pieces and 48 influence tokens to assert control over the lucrative mining areas
- 12 stagecoaches, 20 investment cards, and 5 investment bonus tiles to expand strategic options
- 22 shipping bonus tiles, further incentivizing the efficient transportation of resources
- 4 player order tokens, ensuring fair and structured turn progression
- The Whitewater Mini Expansion introduces a "Water tower" Boomtown Tile, 10 Water Tokens, and a Water Shipping Token, adding a refreshing twist to the gameplay

"Gold West: CA. 1849 (2nd Edition)" is not just a game; it's an opportunity to strategize, compete, and immerse oneself in the rich history of America's Gold Rush, available now at Boarding School Games.

- Strategic balance of resource management and area control
- Innovative mancala mechanism for building mining empire
- Whitewater Mini Expansion included for enhanced gameplay
- Suitable for 2-4 players, ages 14+, with 60-minute playtime