Cowboys
5m2–4p1989
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Riverboat Showdown
Piatnik · 1976
2–420 min0+ yrs1.4/5 complexity4.9 BGG73Kids
⚡ short answer
How do you play Riverboat Showdown?
With a hand of 8 cards, players must either play a lower card than one on display, taking chips from the kitty, a higher card, (paying chips into the kitty), or multiple cards which match the number on display.
To find the best price for Riverboat Showdown, howtoplay.ro compares deals from Romanian shops every day.
Not available new in shops
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With a hand of 8 cards, players must either play a lower card than one on display, taking chips from the kitty, a higher card, (paying chips into the kitty), or multiple cards which match the number on display. When one player plays all cards, the other players must pay that player chips equal to the remaining value of cards in their hand.
game anatomy
Complexity1.4 / 5
BGG rating4.9 / 10
Vibe
Kids
Play time
20 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
0+ yrs
from Trișache · verified
Frequently asked questions
Q1How much does Riverboat Showdown cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Riverboat Showdown cheapest?
Check the Prices tab — howtoplay.ro aggregates offers from 7+ Romanian board-game stores and tracks price history.
Q3How do you play Riverboat Showdown?
Riverboat Showdown is a card game game, for 2–4 players, taking ~20 minutes. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Riverboat Showdown — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Riverboat Showdown support?
Riverboat Showdown is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Riverboat Showdown take?
A game of Riverboat Showdown takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Riverboat Showdown for?
Riverboat Showdown is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is Riverboat Showdown?
Riverboat Showdown has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.4 out of 5.
Right now, none of the shops we track sells Riverboat Showdown new.
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