Ace Of Spades - Revised (EN)

A Duel with the Devil, Decided by the Cards

The cemetery gates creak open, and somewhere in the dark, Lord Overkill is waiting. You've tracked this necromancer across the dust and desperation of the American frontier, and now it ends here — in Sweet Haven, Arizona, where the dead don't stay buried and your only weapon is a deck of cards and the magic running through your veins. Every hand you play is a fight for your life, and folding is not an option.

What Is Ace of Spades?

Published by Devir, Ace of Spades is a gothic western dueling game that blends poker mechanics with supernatural combat. You play a vengeful gambler — part outlaw, part sorcerer — working your way through Lord Overkill's undead minions to reach the monster himself. Rather than rolling dice or drawing from an abstract action deck, you channel your power through poker hands: the strength of your combination determines how much damage you deal, how many minions you dispatch, and whether you survive the encounter. The theme and the mechanics lock together with satisfying click — it genuinely feels like a gambler who can bend fate.

Designed for one or two players in a cooperative mode, this revised edition refines the rules and components from the original release, making it the definitive way to play.

Who Should Play It

Ace of Spades is a strong pick for solo players who want a game with genuine tension and a distinct personality — the kind of experience that feels like a short, sharp story rather than a puzzle to solve. The cooperative two-player mode makes it equally compelling for couples or friends who enjoy facing a challenge together. The game sits in the light-to-medium weight range: the poker hand structure keeps the rules immediately legible, while the strategic decisions about when to commit, hold back, or push your luck give it real depth. Expect sessions in the 45–75 minute range. Fans of the weird west genre — think gunfighters, graveyards, and the uncanny — will find plenty to love here.

What's in the Box

The production reflects Devir's eye for strong visual identity — the gothic western artwork sets a mood from the moment you open the box. The card-driven combat system uses a custom deck built around poker logic, with enemy cards that define each minion's threat and behavior. The revised edition tightens the overall experience, addressing balance and clarity from the original printing. It's a compact, self-contained package that hits the table quickly and cleans up just as fast.