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British Rails (1984)

2–6 players · 180 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.9 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
180 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.9/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like economic games — medium complexity, plays in 180 min.

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About British Rails

"British Rails is the game of railroad construction and operation across the narrow confines of the home of railroading, Great Britain. Build your railroads across the mountain-covered islands and haul freight to make your fortune!" -from rulebook The Great Britain rail building game, British Rails allows you build a mighty railroad empire by using your initial investment to build track from one population centre to another, then take a contract and pick up commodit…

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Mechanics: Crayon Rail System, Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver · Designer: Jim Griffin, Elaine Henninger, Joe Roznai

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British Rails FAQ

How many players is British Rails?
British Rails plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does British Rails take to play?
A game of British Rails takes 180 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is British Rails any good?
British Rails rates 6.9/10 from 666 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / trains game built around crayon rail system, network and route building, pick-up and deliver.