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Trainmaker (2012)

1–6 players · 15 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Players
1–6
Play time
15 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.4/10

Best for 1–6 players aged 8+ who like dice games — light complexity, plays in 15 min.

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Trainmaker board game box cover

About Trainmaker

Trainmaker is a fast-paced, press-your-luck dice game that puts players in the roles of aspiring railroad magnates building an empire! On a turn, you: Roll the custom railroad dice. Build a train using locomotive, rolling stock and caboose results. Push your luck to reroll dice, trying not to derail! Score city cards that match the train you created. If you are clever — and lucky — you can score all three city cards on your turn! Use your switch track token to man…

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Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck · Designer: Chris Leder, Ken Grazier

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Trainmaker FAQ

How many players is Trainmaker?
Trainmaker plays with 1–6 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Trainmaker take to play?
A game of Trainmaker takes 15 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Trainmaker any good?
Trainmaker rates 6.4/10 from 320 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a dice / trains game built around dice rolling, push your luck.