American Rails
A game by Tim Harrison
3 - 5 Players 90 minutes Medium
Action Drafting, Auction/Bidding, Income, Investment, Negotiation, Network and Route Building, Stock Holding, Turn Order: Claim Action, Victory Points as a Resource
Economic, Trains
Description
In American Rails, you'll take on the role of a wealthy capitalist, managing a portfolio of stocks and bonds in six fictional railroad companies. Your goal is to increase the value of your holdings through negotiation and planning, and reap the profits. With 3 to 5 players competing, the game is full of opportunities for ruthless deal-making and strategic maneuvering. As you play, you'll experience a high level of replayability thanks to features like variable turn order and city dilution. With a playtime of 90 minutes, American Rails is a substantial game that will challenge and engage you. Designed by Tim Harrison, this 2009 game is a great choice for fans of economic and train-themed games, with a normal level of complexity that's easy to learn for experienced board game players.
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