Empire Express

Published 2012

Game description from the publisher: In Empire Express, designed to be an easy-to-play introduction to the Empire Builder series of games, players create competing railroad empires by drawing railroad tracks with crayons upon an erasable board. You win if you utilize your network of rail lines to acquire and deliver goods efficiently to accumulate the largest personal fortune! The base game provides pre-programmed routes on a board depicting a north-eastern portion of the U.S. with demand cards providing players with an easy way to learn the system through play. Players start with the bare bones of a railroad: an empty train and track connecting some cities. Each turn you and your fellow players take turns building track, operating trains, and delivering loads. The bank will pay you for each delivered load. With the starting route guided by the board, only two loads per card, and a visual pick-up and delivery guide on every card, the learning curve is greatly shortened.

Designers

Publishers

Empire Express

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
1.5 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.0/5
Year
2012
BGG Rating
6.67
BGG Rank
#8272
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Empire Express supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Empire Express takes about 90 minutes.
Empire Express has a complexity rating of 2.00/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Empire Express is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Empire Express has a rating of 6.67/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 282 ratings. It is ranked #8272 overall.
Empire Express was designed by Larry Roznai. It was published in 2012.