The long arm of the law has so far managed to keep the two sides far enough apart for the town to prosper, but with the situation recently spiralling further out of control, the town’s future is beginning to look increasingly uncertain.

One thing never in doubt, though, is the notorious annual Tombstone Poker Tournament. Despite intense public speculation, game’s ‘high-roller’ guest list remains a closely guarded secret (except to those invited), until the game is just about to start. However, just an hour before this year’s players are due to appear, the town is stunned by the news that one of them, the outlaw Jesse James, has been ruthlessly gunned down in his room at the Crystal Palace Hotel.