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.

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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.

Economic Trains Transportation

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.