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Santa Fe (1992)

2–5 players · 70 min · age 10+ · ★ 7.0 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
70 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.0/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 10+ who like trains games — medium-light complexity, plays in 70 min.

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About Santa Fe

Each game is made up of rounds. A round begins with all players playing one card from their hands and placing it face down on the table. Then, all cards are exposed simultaneously. There are 66 City Cards and each carry a name of a city along with a number value (ranging from 2 to 7). Since the trains begin their expansion from the easternmost part of the board, the farther west the city, the higher its number value. Players score points only for City Cards that are played an…

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Trains

Mechanics: Card Drafting, Network and Route Building · Designer: Alan R. Moon

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Santa Fe FAQ

How many players is Santa Fe?
Santa Fe plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Santa Fe take to play?
A game of Santa Fe takes 70 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Santa Fe any good?
Santa Fe rates 7.0/10 from 227 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a trains game built around card drafting, network and route building.