Bounty Hunter: Shootout at the Saloon (1982)

About this game

From The Box: Bounty Hunter is an exciting, fast-paced, realistic re-creation of gunfights and robberies in the WILD WEST. Using the revolutionary stop-action picture book system of the award-winning Ace of Aces, Bounty Hunter contains two books, each with 290 views in and around the saloon of an old-time Wild West town. With up to 18 possible moves each turn, you move your character to intercept your opponents and build skill and reputation for use in future games of Bounty Hunter. Keep track of your character as he gains money, becomes more famous and more skilled in his weapons. You will develop characters with stories to rival those of Jesse James, Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson. Components: 2 Stop-Action picture books; 1 lawman and 1 outlaw Character Sheets Reference Tables (shot sequence, skill points, reputation, etc.) Aiming Silhouettes (several pages at different ranges, different positions) Book mechanic also featured in: Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Series Dragonriders of Pern: The Book Game Star Wars: Starfighter Battle Book

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 1.9/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.