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American Rails

In American Rails, players assume the role of a wealthy capitalist managing a portfolio of stocks and bonds in six fictional railroad companies. Through ruthless negotiation and rigorous planning, these... (read more)
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Reviews
mostly positive, 71% of all reviews are favorable
Playtime
90 minutes
Published
2019
Age
14+
Publisher
Capstone Games
Players
3 to 5 players
Designer
Tim Harrison
Playstyle
Involved
Game's Categories
Trains, Network and Route Building, Strategy Game, Economic, Stock Holding, Transportation, and Auction/Bidding
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Description

In American Rails, players assume the role of a wealthy capitalist managing a portfolio of stocks and bonds in six fictional railroad companies. Through ruthless negotiation and rigorous planning, these enterprising railroad barons struggle to increase the value of their holdings and reap the profits.

Includes English, German, French and Dutch rules.

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Game's Categories

Genre

  • Strategy Game

Themes

  • Trains
  • Economic
  • Transportation

Mechanics

  • Network and Route Building
  • Auction/Bidding
  • Worker Placement
  • Stock Holding
  • Negotiation

Publishers

  • Capstone Games
  • Quined Games
  • Games on the Brain

Designer

  • Tim Harrison

Artists

  • Alexandre Roche
  • Tim Harrison

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