Gads Hill 1874

About this board game

Gads Hill 1874 is a historical reconstruction game for 2–4 players, with play lasting about 60 minutes. Players work to rebuild the story and appearance of a Missouri town that has almost entirely disappeared.

Founded in 1872, Gads Hill became known for the first train robbery in Missouri, committed by the James Younger gang. Today, little remains of the settlement beyond a sign marking the place where the gang stopped the train. This game invites you to investigate the town as it may have looked in 1874.

As the reconstruction takes shape, consider the locations and events that defined Gads Hill. Where did the duels take place? Where was the hotel where the Pinkerton detectives spent the night? Where had the Younger brothers been seen?

• Reconstruct the vanished city of Gads Hill.
• Gather information connected to its notable places, people, and events.
• Compete to contribute the most relevant information to the project.

The winner is the player who brings the most relevant information to the reconstruction. Success depends on identifying what matters most as the town’s history is pieced together.

Gads Hill 1874 is based on the concept of the award-winning game Old Town. Released in 2016, it offers a focused historical setting built around the mystery of a community that once stood in Missouri but is now largely gone.