American Rails

Publicado en 2009

In American Rails, each player assumes the role of a wealthy capitalist managing a portfolio of stocks and bonds in six fictional railroad companies. Through ruthless negotiation and rigorous planning, players struggle to increase the value of their holdings and reap the profits. The player with the most money at the end of the game will become the nation's first railroad baron and win the game. This luckless game was inspired by John Bohrer's development of Chicago Express and the Historic Railroads System from Winsome Games. Set in the United States east of the Mississippi, American Rails features player-controlled variable turn order, "city dilution", and variable set-ups, giving this cutthroat train game an unprecedented level of replayability.

Mecanicas

Worker Placement Negotiation Network and Route Building Route/Network Building Stock Holding Auction/Bidding

Categorias

Negotiation Trains Economic Transportation

Disenadores

Tim Harrison

Editoriales

Quined Games Games on the Brain
American Rails

Informacion del juego

Jugadores
3-5 Players
Tiempo
1.5 hours
Peso
Medium — 2,85/5
Ano
2009
Puntuacion en BGG
7,39
Posicion en BGG
#2576
Edad minima
14+

Preguntas frecuentes

American Rails supports 3 to 5 players.
A typical game of American Rails takes about 90 minutes.
American Rails has a complexity rating of 2.85/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for American Rails is 14+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
American Rails has a rating of 7.39/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 1,097 ratings. It is ranked #2576 overall.
American Rails was designed by Tim Harrison. It was published in 2009.