Doomtown: Reloaded – Base Set - Tips & Strategies

When greenhorns first grace our fine town of Gomorra, they often want to show others what they’re made of, and start tusslin’. Of course they also want all their buddies to have their back when they’re slapping leather. However, be careful about bringing all your Influential Dudes in with you, or you’re liable to find yourself on your way out of town in a pine box quicker than you can spit.

Remember that your Influence is what prevents your opponent from taking control of town and winning the game. If all your Influence joins a posse during a Shootout and gets gunned down, you’ve reduced the amount of Control points your opponent needs to win the game. So protect that Influence, it’ll help keep you in the game!

Increasingly, it is becoming possible for decks to run a Deed scheme for their ghost rock production that includes zero Control Points. All decks can run Allie Hensman for cheap to force the issue, if they have the capability of defending her in Town Square. Sloane Gang decks, either out of the base outfit or out of Desolation Row, can press the issue further by generating additional Dude-based control points from their Outfit cards.

Operating with such a strategy forces the other player to always be on the defensive, as they have no opportunity to use their influence to seize Control Points from you. They must use dude-removal jobs (Kidnapping, Ambush) or bull their way into shootouts to attempt to get rid of your CP-laden Dudes, and if their own decks run Control Point deeds, you can use your influence to force them into further shootout situations. Beware of Shotguns and Legendary Holsters, as these are the bane of your deck!