San Francisco, CA — June 22, 2006 — The folks down at Three Rings are all set to load our vests full of badges with their new casual western-themed game. "Bang! Howdy" is a hybrid of real-time and turn-based strategy, all steamrolled into one Wild West free-to-play PC game. With a variety of mini-games to choose from, cowboys can go buck-wild branding cattle, claim jumping, or going for the gold rush. A wagonload of units all with unique strengths and weaknesses are available, as well as a multitude of cards to help players rope up their opponents.
Customize your own wanted posters, and earn a number of special badges by completing specific feats in game. Earn the title of "bean counter" by scoring 500 points or more in a single round, and unlock the shotgunner. For those looking to put on their best bib and tucker, unlock green duds at the barber by firing 1000 shots and earning the "quick on the draw" badge, or become the "rodeo all star" by winning 30 games in a row and earn black duds. For those fixin' to become rich, discover the secret behind the "Wallowing In Velvet" badge by earning over 1 million scrip.