# A Town Called Despair

A Town Called Despair is a board game for 2–4 players. It plays in 45–90 minutes and is meant for ages 10 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 4.

- **Players:** 2–4 (best with 4)
- **Playing time:** 45–90 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 10+
- **Complexity:** 3 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2024
- **Categories:** American West, Fighting, Miniatures
- **Mechanics:** Turn Order: Random, Area Movement, Multi-Use Cards, Variable Set-up, Hexagon Grid, Measurement Movement, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Dice Rolling, Three Dimensional Movement, Line of Sight, Action / Event, Finale Ending, Player Elimination

**Designers:** Larry Grayson

**Artists:** William V. Black

**Publishers:** Gray Orc Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zatu Games | 96.1 £ | https://zatu.com/products/a-town-called-despair |

## Expansions

- [A Town Called Despair: Zombies Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/a-town-called-despair-zombies-expansion)
- [A Town Called Despair!: Buildings & Terrain Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/a-town-called-despair-buildings-and-terrain-expansion)
- [A Town Called Despair: Hondo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/a-town-called-despair-hondo)

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/a-town-called-despair)
- [A Town Called Despair in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/a-town-called-despair)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411736)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-21. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._