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Rail Baron (1977)
3–6 players · 240 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG
- Players
- 3–6
- Play time
- 240 min
- Age
- 10+
- Complexity
- Medium-light
- BGG rating
- 6.6/10
Best for 3–6 players aged 10+ who like economic games — medium-light complexity, plays in 240 min.
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About Rail Baron
Build an American transcontinental rail network.
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Mechanics: Roll / Spin and Move · Designer: R. S. Erickson, Thomas F. Erickson
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Rail Baron FAQ
- How many players is Rail Baron?
- Rail Baron plays with 3–6 players, ages 10 and up.
- How long does Rail Baron take to play?
- A game of Rail Baron takes 240 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
- Is Rail Baron any good?
- Rail Baron rates 6.6/10 from 1,571 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / trains game built around roll / spin and move.