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American Rails (2009)

3–5 players · 90 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.4 on BGG

Players
3–5
Play time
90 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.4/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 14+ who like economic games — medium complexity, plays in 90 min.

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About American Rails

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 a…

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Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Network and Route Building, Stock Holding, Worker Placement · Designer: Tim Harrison

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P

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American Rails FAQ

How many players is American Rails?
American Rails plays with 3–5 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does American Rails take to play?
A game of American Rails takes 90 min, at medium complexity (2.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is American Rails any good?
American Rails rates 7.4/10 from 966 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / negotiation game built around auction/bidding, network and route building, stock holding.