Silverton

A game by Dori Smith, Phillip John Smith

1 - 6 Players 180 minutes Medium

Commodity Speculation, Dice Rolling, Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver, Worker Placement

American West, Economic, Trains, Transportation

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Description

Silverton is a game of railroading, mining, and commodity market manipulation set in the historic mining areas of Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. Players take on the role of entrepreneurs, using their surveyors to plot railroads and their prospectors to find mines, with the goal of operating a profitable empire of mines and railroads. By building a network of railroads to deliver freight and passengers, and speculating on the price of precious metals, players can reap maximum profit. With a playtime of 180 minutes, Silverton is a game that requires strategy and planning, as players navigate the complexities of commodity speculation, dice rolling, and worker placement. Suitable for 1 to 6 players, the game has a normal level of complexity, making it accessible to those familiar with board games. Published in 1991, Silverton has become a classic game of economic and transportation management, with a unique blend of mechanics that will keep players engaged and entertained.