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Rails of New England (2011)

2–5 players · 180 min · age 13+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
180 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 13+ who like economic games — medium complexity, plays in 180 min.

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About Rails of New England

Description from BoardgameNews.com: Players in New England Rails each represent a particular state during the 19th century – Connecticut and New Hampshire with two players, with Vermont added for three players, and so on – and start with two or three businesses in play under their control.

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EconomicIndustry / ManufacturingTrains

Mechanics: Card Drafting, Network and Route Building · Designer: Walter H. Hunt, Gregory M. Pozerski

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Rails of New England FAQ

How many players is Rails of New England?
Rails of New England plays with 2–5 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Rails of New England take to play?
A game of Rails of New England takes 180 min, at medium complexity (3.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Rails of New England any good?
Rails of New England rates 6.5/10 from 246 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / industry / manufacturing game built around card drafting, network and route building.