I've played the original version of Cash and Guns, and if you're playing with the extra secret rules I'm pretty sure one of them is that you start with 1 gun but should another player die you can hold 2 guns (although whether you have to kill someone yourself to take their gun, I can't remember)
While it doesn't have foam guns, there's a similar game called Goodcritters that I think is a bit better. The key differences make the game more engaging, in my opinion. The leader for the round divides a pot of loot among the players, however they want. Then the players will all threaten another player a la pointing a gun. But then they secretly pick an action card. Vote Yes if you think your split of the pot was fair. Vote No if not. You can Mug the player you threaten, stealing a loot card. Or you can Guard against being mugged, and steal money from anyone who dared try to mug you. Lastly, you can Skim money off the top of the draw pile, but only the first player to Skim each round succeeds. If more Yes than No, the money is divvied up as shown. If more vote No, the next player becomes the one to split the pot, adding extra cards for a bigger take, and making it that much harder to divide the cash evenly. It also features lovely art inspired by both prohibition mobsters flicks and cartoon animals like Sly Cooper. What I like most is that the interaction between players is less about counting bullets, and more about the table diplomacy. You're not bound to the same countdown as Cash & Guns, and you're free to wheel and deal. Or at least that was the way we played. And when a player has gotten too far ahead, other players can really work to make their life a living hell until they've been cut back down to size. So if you like the idea on Cash & Guns, but want something a little more social, get some Goodcritters, and tell them Slimjim sent you. Pack tactics.
No foam guns, but World Championship Russian Roulette is very similar and I'd argue is a much better game. The twist obviously is that you aim the gun at yourself and try to see how many times you can pull the trigger without it going bang. At the start of each round you place a card face down which is either a click or a bang - placing a bang here is considered cheating and so opposing players get to try and guess who placed a bang instead of a click. This card gets discarded at the end of the round and you add another bang to your hand. Leading to a point where you just have a hand of bangs. But you amass these special one off cards to shoot another player, make everyone shoot into the air etc. Tons of fun setups and you'll be laughing every round as you are always the master of your own downfall.
If I am in the right mood - let's say the last four years New Years parties - the game is just simple and hilarious fun and I always get a kick out of it ... same for my sons. For what it is - a superbly game for me and la familia.... and the rest of the gang!
That's the one game I would learn Tarantino for: “Ezekiel 25:17. "The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you."
This is an old review ? ..... I bought Cash and Guns years ago Im sure based on a SUSD review. Weve played dozens of times its bloody brilliant. Great for kids adults and as an ice breaker with new friends.
Your comment was very old, but in case you or anyone reading is curious -- SUSD used to have their review videos only on their site, but a while back went and uploaded their catalogue to UA-cam. So that's why they appeared new here, despite not being new videos.
Me and my brother both have a copy of this game and both have the same opinion. It's a bit "meh". I love the idea but it's always the same. Who's winning, everyone points their gun at that person :P I love the idea of the game but for some reason, it's never clicked with anyone I know.
Maaaan I just super dislike this version of the game. The first edition was just so much more elegant. No turn order, just real simply everybody that's still in at the end of a round splits the loot as evenly as possible.
Me too... Love playing the previous edition for those reasons, this seem like a real let down. I suspect someone believed that "maths is too hard". This removes one of the more important strategic options, "if there are three people standing, those 20k will stay on the table for the next round, so I might as well duck".
Matt Lees for Doctor Who
I imagine it wouldn't be too hard to Homebrew a duel wielding varient of the game with fewer players.
I've played the original version of Cash and Guns, and if you're playing with the extra secret rules I'm pretty sure one of them is that you start with 1 gun but should another player die you can hold 2 guns (although whether you have to kill someone yourself to take their gun, I can't remember)
7:01 "You've only got three lives -- just like in real life"
I miss these opener videos from Matt. Always thought they were very funny, especially the cooking bit at the end.
While it doesn't have foam guns, there's a similar game called Goodcritters that I think is a bit better. The key differences make the game more engaging, in my opinion. The leader for the round divides a pot of loot among the players, however they want. Then the players will all threaten another player a la pointing a gun. But then they secretly pick an action card. Vote Yes if you think your split of the pot was fair. Vote No if not. You can Mug the player you threaten, stealing a loot card. Or you can Guard against being mugged, and steal money from anyone who dared try to mug you. Lastly, you can Skim money off the top of the draw pile, but only the first player to Skim each round succeeds. If more Yes than No, the money is divvied up as shown. If more vote No, the next player becomes the one to split the pot, adding extra cards for a bigger take, and making it that much harder to divide the cash evenly. It also features lovely art inspired by both prohibition mobsters flicks and cartoon animals like Sly Cooper.
What I like most is that the interaction between players is less about counting bullets, and more about the table diplomacy. You're not bound to the same countdown as Cash & Guns, and you're free to wheel and deal. Or at least that was the way we played. And when a player has gotten too far ahead, other players can really work to make their life a living hell until they've been cut back down to size.
So if you like the idea on Cash & Guns, but want something a little more social, get some Goodcritters, and tell them Slimjim sent you. Pack tactics.
No foam guns, but World Championship Russian Roulette is very similar and I'd argue is a much better game. The twist obviously is that you aim the gun at yourself and try to see how many times you can pull the trigger without it going bang.
At the start of each round you place a card face down which is either a click or a bang - placing a bang here is considered cheating and so opposing players get to try and guess who placed a bang instead of a click. This card gets discarded at the end of the round and you add another bang to your hand. Leading to a point where you just have a hand of bangs. But you amass these special one off cards to shoot another player, make everyone shoot into the air etc.
Tons of fun setups and you'll be laughing every round as you are always the master of your own downfall.
That onion gravy recipie is a gamechanger for me, waaay better method than my old one.
@Shut Up & Sit Down have you guys considered reviewing "BANG! the dicegame" ?
If I am in the right mood - let's say the last four years New Years parties - the game is just simple and hilarious fun and I always get a kick out of it ... same for my sons. For what it is - a superbly game for me and la familia.... and the rest of the gang!
I'm a huge fan of the game, ESPECIALLY with the Team Spirit expansion. But More Cash n More Guns is also awesome. :)
I just had this review in the background. I leave for 2 minutes to grab a drink come back and its a cooking tutorial O.o
If the second person to give up got an advantage the next round would be awesome 😀
rules are different than the original game. there's no "informant", or "phone call" card passed around under the table. oh well.
The undercover police is an unnecessary complication to a simple and fun game. I might have tried it once ot perhaps twice.
That's the one game I would learn Tarantino for: “Ezekiel 25:17. "The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you."
ALRIGHT! I don't want ANYONE to shoot ANYONE until I blow this whistle!
This is an old review ? ..... I bought Cash and Guns years ago Im sure based on a SUSD review.
Weve played dozens of times its bloody brilliant. Great for kids adults and as an ice breaker with new friends.
Your comment was very old, but in case you or anyone reading is curious -- SUSD used to have their review videos only on their site, but a while back went and uploaded their catalogue to UA-cam. So that's why they appeared new here, despite not being new videos.
Matt looks like my aunt in this video
And now I want bangers and mash.
Another bang-up job. 👍
You know you don’t look bad shaved!
That's dangerously close to some hunger games hair.
This is the game for Christmas party.. or maybe.. Secret Hitler. After we play White Elephant.
These props are definitely not guns, until an American police officer sees one.
I thought one of the expansions lets you use 2 guns.
Thank you for teaching me how to cook. No kidding ^_^
You guys are the best, keep it going
More recipes in my board game reviews please.
You look like spike from cowboy bebop
Welcome back Mick Hucknail!
Me and my brother both have a copy of this game and both have the same opinion. It's a bit "meh". I love the idea but it's always the same. Who's winning, everyone points their gun at that person :P I love the idea of the game but for some reason, it's never clicked with anyone I know.
I love you hair, it suits you so well!
It’s like a Mexican standoff.
Great video... I'm off to listen to Thompson Twins
That jacket's moiré fringing tho
Wow this guy looks like the son of the wonderfull Lyle Lovett
Thanks for your awesome review! Bought the game and we love it :)
That outro was nice.
dammit, now I'm hungry...
Review Shadespire my boys, please!
Most diamonds or most worth diamonds?
Old news but there are two guns in the expansion
Who is this adult teen baby and what has he done with Matt Lees?
He looks so much better this way, omg, more alive, idk, it just suits him well
Maaaan I just super dislike this version of the game. The first edition was just so much more elegant. No turn order, just real simply everybody that's still in at the end of a round splits the loot as evenly as possible.
Me too... Love playing the previous edition for those reasons, this seem like a real let down. I suspect someone believed that "maths is too hard". This removes one of the more important strategic options, "if there are three people standing, those 20k will stay on the table for the next round, so I might as well duck".
darklight memento mori review please
So how do you win
No gameplay video is a negative, Matt sells it none the less
The silver tower review pls
For this channel this review was really slow to get to the point for a game that seems everything moves really fast
So saying "Bonzai!" in this game is okay, but not in Legend of the Five Rings LCG?
Thomas Nation I was about to ask if this was the game that was triggering people with the Banzai shouting..
Worst would be to say "Bonsai" in War of the Ring. It would offend the Ents.
You mean banzai
The hair. That is all.
Does that qualify as a 'Meet me at McDonalds' hair cut?
I prefer the old stylized art compared to the new generic crap art but I understand it probably does have wider spread appeal
You love those films? Don't the glorify guns? Sinner. On the up side, I now know how to make proper bangers and mash, so thank you.
Interesting way to review, hah
Grams? Mililiters? That's a weird way of saying half a pound and one cup (Imperial). Still, that sounds lovely.
Who else is watching this in 2018?
I am watching it in 2138!
Me. The old videos was so good, I miss them.
im watching it in 2014
Oliver König oh my god we watched this video in the same year... we must be soulmates!
2058, our entire society is based on Shut Up and Sit Down. I'm writing an article about our history.
oof
he is handsome af
(edit) #nohomo
Some times Matt gets a bit too Mighty Boosh for my liking.
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Can you not talk like that it's hard to listen to
Noone cares