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Packet Row (2013)

2–5 players · 45–75 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.1 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
45–75 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.1/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 10+ who like industry / manufacturing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45–75 min.

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Packet Row board game box cover

About Packet Row

New York, 1842: The docks along South Street bustle with activity. Packet ships are constantly arriving and departing. There are so many packet ships waiting along the docks that the area has become known as the "Packet Row". In the game Packet Row, each player represents a trading company that's trying to make as much profit as possible on the trans-Atlantic trade. However, having a lot of cash is not enough to win this game. You must spend your money for the benef…

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Industry / Manufacturing

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Card Drafting, Hand Management, I Cut · Designer: Henrik Berg

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Packet Row FAQ

How many players is Packet Row?
Packet Row plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Packet Row take to play?
A game of Packet Row takes 45–75 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Packet Row any good?
Packet Row rates 6.1/10 from 686 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a industry / manufacturing game built around auction/bidding, card drafting, hand management.