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India Rails (1998)

2–6 players · 180 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
180 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.1/10

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

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About India Rails

Another edition of Mayfair's crayon rail games, this one set in India. Players start with enough money to build a small section of track and earn more money by picking up and delivering commodities for a given price. The first player with 250M dollars and all major cities connected wins. Integrates with: Nuclear War (using Nuclear War Bonus Pack #2: Expansion to India Rails and Nuclear War)

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

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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India Rails FAQ

How many players is India Rails?
India Rails plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does India Rails take to play?
A game of India Rails takes 180 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is India Rails any good?
India Rails rates 7.1/10 from 542 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / trains game built around action queue, crayon rail system, network and route building.