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Railroad Barons (2010)

2 players · 45 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.3 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
45 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.3/10

Best for 2 players aged 12+ who like card game games — medium complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Railroad Barons

Railroad Barons belongs to the family of 18xx games, but raised to the meta-level. Individual companies are no longer the focus, but large holding companies which add more and more new railways to their portfolios. At this abstract level there is no need for the game board and route tiles used in traditional 18xx games. The two players buy and sell stock in holding companies, and the holding companies they control buy railways to generate revenue. Corner the market in the bes…

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Mechanics: Card Drafting, Stock Holding · Designer: Helmut Ohley

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Railroad Barons FAQ

How many players is Railroad Barons?
Railroad Barons plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.
How long does Railroad Barons take to play?
A game of Railroad Barons takes 45 min, at medium complexity (3.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Railroad Barons any good?
Railroad Barons rates 6.3/10 from 303 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / economic game built around card drafting, stock holding.