Santa Fe Rails

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Description

Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure with Santa Fe Rails, a train-themed board game designed by Alan R. Moon. In this exciting game, 2 to 5 players take turns building tracks to extend five major railroad lines across a map of the western United States. Each player has a stake in specific cities, which they accumulate by drawing city cards from a deck. The goal is to connect these cities to the railroad lines, with the more lines arriving at a city, the higher the score will be. With a playtime of 60 minutes and normal complexity, this game is perfect for board game enthusiasts who enjoy strategic planning and simultaneous action selection. As players build their railroad empire, they can use special cards to modify the game and gain an advantage. These cards include 2x, 3x, and Branch Line cards, which can be acquired at the end of each round. The game ends when the tracks for three lines are completely used, and the player with the most cash and city value wins. With its unique blend of network and route building, card drafting, and simultaneous action selection, Santa Fe Rails offers a fun and challenging experience for players. First published in 2001, this base game has stood the test of time, and its engaging gameplay continues to delight players to this day.