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China Rails (2007)

2–6 players · 180–240 min · age 10+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
180–240 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.1/10

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

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About China Rails

Another addition to the venerable Empire Builder series of crayon rail games. This time around, players are building track and making deliveries in The People's Republic of China and Taiwan. This one is rather similar in to other Empire Builder games, plus have some unique events that are tailored to the map (i.e. Congress event). Cards tend to indicate that one needs to venture out west to have any hope of getting the big payoffs.

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Mechanics: Crayon Rail System, Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver · Designer: Michael Dreiling

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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China Rails FAQ

How many players is China Rails?
China Rails plays with 2–6 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does China Rails take to play?
A game of China Rails takes 180–240 min, at medium complexity (2.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is China Rails any good?
China Rails rates 7.1/10 from 286 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / trains game built around crayon rail system, network and route building, pick-up and deliver.