Great Western Trail: El Paso [Board Game]

Great Western Trail: El Paso – Blaze New Trails Across the American Frontier

Saddle up and ride into the next thrilling chapter of the Great Western Trail saga. Great Western Trail: El Paso, the third installment in the acclaimed trilogy by Alexander Pfister, invites players to drive their cattle herds across the rugged frontier toward the border town of El Paso—and beyond. Building on the rich mechanics and strategic gameplay of its predecessors, this standalone title enhances the core experience with bold innovations, deep decision-making, and a new frontier to explore.

What’s New in El Paso?

While familiar elements return—such as deck-building, route optimization, and strategic herd management—El Paso adds dynamic new twists that refresh and deepen the trail experience:

• The Mexico Extension: For the first time in the series, players can now cross the border into Mexico, extending their cattle drive and unlocking new tactical opportunities. The branching map presents more decisions, risk-reward tradeoffs, and strategic depth.

• Branching Trails & Route Variability: More than ever, no two trails are alike. With new path configurations and delivery options, every game unfolds differently, demanding fresh thinking each time.

• Advanced Cow Types: Unique breed abilities and market dynamics make cow selection more than just point-scoring—each breed offers distinct tactical benefits that shape your overall strategy.

• Expanded Solo Mode: A finely tuned AI opponent lets solo players enjoy a compelling and challenging experience, whether you’re refining strategies or blazing new paths alone.

What’s in the Box?

• 1 Large Main Board with Mexico extension

• 4 Player Boards with upgraded features

• 172 Cattle Cards featuring new breeds and abilities

• 60 Building Tiles for personal and shared trail upgrades

• 50 Worker Meeples (Cowboys, Craftsmen, and Engineers)

• 4 Locomotive Tokens

• 4 Delivery Trains

• Custom Solo Mode Components

• Rulebook with Solo & Multiplayer Setup

• Gorgeous Artwork by Chris Quilliams & New Illustrations