How many players is Santa Fe Rails?

Santa Fe Rails plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Santa Fe Rails take to play?

A game of Santa Fe Rails takes 60 min, at medium complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Santa Fe Rails any good?

Santa Fe Rails rates 6.8/10 from 848 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a trains game built around card drafting, network and route building, simultaneous action selection.

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Santa Fe Rails (2001)

2–5 players · 60 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.8 on BGG

Players: 2–5
Play time: 60 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.8/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 12+ who like trains games — medium complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Santa Fe Rails

Cutthroat rail building from East to West as you try to build to YOUR cities.

Trains

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

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Santa Fe Rails FAQ

How many players is Santa Fe Rails?: Santa Fe Rails plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Santa Fe Rails take to play?: A game of Santa Fe Rails takes 60 min, at medium complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Santa Fe Rails any good?: Santa Fe Rails rates 6.8/10 from 848 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a trains game built around card drafting, network and route building, simultaneous action selection.