2017 · American West

Dracula's America: Shadows of the West

An alternate-history gothic Western set in 1875 where a vampiric regime controls the United States and dark cults and creatures rise in response. Players command a small Posse representing one of several factions and engage in fast-paced skirmishes across varied locations from boomtowns to wilderness. Gameplay focuses on squad-level tactics: maneuvering miniatures, resolving ranged and close combat, activating special abilities tied to faction themes, and managing resources like influence and wounds. Scenarios emphasize cinematic encounters and asymmetric play, with surviving members gaining experience and fulfilling objectives that affect long-term faction standing across a campaign.

groupPlayers

2–8 best 8

schedulePlaying time

60–90 min

cakeAge

14+

psychologyComplexity

2 / 5