In 1863, weirdness was unleashed on the world. The dead rose, shaman's spells began to work, an eerie magical form of coal known as ghost rock powered bizarre contraptions, California fell into the sea... By 1876 when the game starts, the west is full of monsters, poker, fear, guns, magic, hucksters, and did I mention monsters?

The game system is unique, with a mess o' dice of all types, and cards and drama-point chips as well. Advantages and disadvantages have flavorful names like "Lyin' Eyes" and "Ugly as Sin".