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Australian Rails (1994)

2–6 players · 180–240 min · age 10+ · ★ 7.0 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
180–240 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.0/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 10+ who like economic games — medium complexity, plays in 180–240 min.

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About Australian Rails

Rail fans can experience the thrills of owning, building, and operating railroads in the land down under! Explore the outback, build your rail empire across mountains and deserts to build a fortune. But beware dangerous sandstorms and flooding rivers as you stretch your rails across this vast continent! Australia Rails is part of the award-winning Empire Builder® series of games, but is a complete stand-alone adventure in the world of railroading. Using a specially design…

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Mechanics: Crayon Rail System, Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver · Designer: Larry Roznai, Loren Roznai

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Australian Rails FAQ

How many players is Australian Rails?
Australian Rails plays with 2–6 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Australian Rails take to play?
A game of Australian Rails takes 180–240 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Australian Rails any good?
Australian Rails rates 7.0/10 from 514 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / trains game built around crayon rail system, network and route building, pick-up and deliver.