#83: Wyatt Earp (Mark's 100 - 2014)

Wyatt Earp

Mark's Ranking

• 2014: 83rd
• 2012: did not appear
• 2010: did not appear
• 2005: did not appear

BoardGameGeek

• rank: 550
• rating: 6.85

Print Status

• OOP

Why It's On The List

• Mike Fitzgerald's "Mystery Rummy" system gets some interesting polish courtesy of veteran designer Richard Borg - and ends up with a Western-themed game that plays quickly and with a great deal of style.

Tips & Tricks:

• I think that Wyatt Earp is at it's best with 3 players.
• Some folks complain about the "gunshot" mechanic - but it's a probability issue that the "rummy" nature of the game actually makes easier to figure out. The more cards that have been played to the table, the less likely a "gunshot" action is going to work.
• We always use the optional "play a Photo for free when someone else melds an outlaw" rule.

Extras

• I've written about the Mystery Rummy series before... but never about Wyatt Earp. My apologies, Mike - it's a great game that is finally getting some Mark's 100 love.