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Empire Builder (1982)
2–6 players · 180 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.0 on BGG
- Players
- 2–6
- Play time
- 180 min
- Age
- 12+
- Complexity
- Medium
- BGG rating
- 7.0/10
Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like economic games — medium complexity, plays in 180 min.
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About Empire Builder
Connect the north, east, south, and west in this pick-up-and-deliver train classic.
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Mechanics: Connections, Crayon Rail System, Movement Points, Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver · Designer: Darwin Bromley, Bill Fawcett
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Empire Builder FAQ
- How many players is Empire Builder?
- Empire Builder plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
- How long does Empire Builder take to play?
- A game of Empire Builder takes 180 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
- Is Empire Builder any good?
- Empire Builder rates 7.0/10 from 2,871 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / trains game built around connections, crayon rail system, movement points.