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Northern Pacific (2013)

3–6 players · 60 min · age 7+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players
3–6
Play time
60 min
Age
7+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.1/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 7+ who like trains games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Northern Pacific

A game that asks you but one question: Cube or Train?

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Trains

Mechanics: Commodity Speculation, Network and Route Building · Designer: Amabel Holland

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Northern Pacific FAQ

How many players is Northern Pacific?
Northern Pacific plays with 3–6 players, ages 7 and up.
How long does Northern Pacific take to play?
A game of Northern Pacific takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Northern Pacific any good?
Northern Pacific rates 7.1/10 from 638 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a trains game built around commodity speculation, network and route building.