Goblins & Gunslingers Strategy Guides
Every duel on the Wild Frontier is winnable if you know the terrain. These guides cover the rules that matter, the resources that pay, and the factions worth riding with — no fluff, no filler.
Pick Your Trail
Goblins & Gunslingers is a free western-fantasy trading card game you can play right in your browser — the instant beta throws you straight into a duel against the AI, and the account version adds the full 529-card collection, multiplayer, and the Frontier Run roguelike campaign. The rules live on the how-to-play page; these guides teach you how to use them. Start with the beginner guide if you are new, or jump straight to the trail you need.
How to Win Your First Duel
Turn structure, mana curve basics, trading versus going face, and what to buy first — everything a new gunslinger needs.
Read the guide ResourcesMana vs Gold: The Two-Resource Economy
Mana ramps, gold does not — and dealing damage pays a bounty. How the frontier economy really works.
Read the guide CombatLanes, Cover, and High-Rise
The 5+2 lane layout, High-Rise untargetability, Cover Tokens, and how Flying and Overshot break through.
Read the guide Deck GuideGoblin Decks: Swarm, Last Stand, and Powder Kegs
Real card names, real costs: how to flood the board, cash in Gold Rush, and end duels before turn six.
Read the guide FactionsWhich Faction Should You Play First?
One honest paragraph per faction, plus a recommendation matrix that matches a crew to your play style.
Read the guide ReferenceEvery Keyword Explained
All the keywords from Ambush to Overdrive, with the exact rules text and an example card for each one.
Read the guideReading Only Gets You So Far
The fastest way to learn the frontier is to ride it. Open the browser beta, duel the AI, and put these guides to work — free, no download, no account needed.