Ca$h 'n Guns: Second Edition
- Players
- 4-8
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 7 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.3 / 5
- Year
- 2014
About the game
Ca$h 'n Guns drops players into a gangster hideout where a heist's loot is up for grabs: if you can survive the standoff. Each round, players secretly load foam guns with Bang! or Click! cards, then simultaneously point at their rivals, forcing tense moments of bluffing and chicken-outs before the reveal. Whoever survives with the most cash and diamonds after eight rounds wins. It's a raucous, theatrical party game built for laughter and betrayal.
Hobbli's Notes
Few games generate as much table noise and drama as Ca$h 'n Guns: pointing foam pistols at your friends never stops being funny. The simultaneous reveal creates genuine suspense, and the negotiation before each round adds a social layer that keeps everyone engaged even when they're not the target. It shines brightest with a full table of 6-8 players who are willing to ham it up. Just don't expect much strategic depth beneath the theatrics.
What we like
- Simultaneous gun-pointing mechanic creates memorable, dramatic moments.
- Simple rules make it easy to teach to large groups.
- Negotiation and bluffing add a fun social layer between rounds.
- Scales well up to eight players for lively party nights.
Keep in mind
- Player elimination-style wounds can sideline unlucky players.
- Light strategic depth means it's more about theatrics than tactics.
- Some downtime while turns and staredowns resolve for the whole table.
Who it's for
Great for party groups of 4-8 who enjoy bluffing, negotiation, and over-the-top gangster theatrics; best for teens and adults.
