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Cowboys
Piatnik · 1989
2–45 min8+ yrs6.0 BGG
⚡ short answer
How do you play Cowboys?
Players play for tricks while trying to get rid of their cards first. Whoever cannot follow the suit of cards with which the first player opened, has to take all the cards that have already been played in this trick.
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Players play for tricks while trying to get rid of their cards first. Whoever cannot follow the suit of cards with which the first player opened, has to take all the cards that have already been played in this trick.
One of Piatnik's 1989 "Texas-Serie".
🔬 game anatomy
BGG rating6.0 / 10
Play time
5 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
✨ from Trișache · verified
Frequently asked questions
Q1How much does Cowboys cost?
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Q3How do you play Cowboys?
Cowboys is a american west game, for 2–4 players, taking ~5 minutes, featuring open drafting. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Cowboys — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Cowboys support?
Cowboys is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Cowboys take?
A game of Cowboys takes about 5 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Cowboys for?
Cowboys is recommended from age 8.
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