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African Rails

African Rails

(Web published) · 2007
2–6180 min10+ yrs2.0/5 complexity7.2 BGG31FamilyStrategy
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How do you play African Rails?

A web-published variant of the well-known Empire Builder system by Mayfair Games. True to its name, this one takes place on the continent of Africa. This was designed by the same designer of the similar game, German Rails.

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A web-published variant of the well-known Empire Builder system by Mayfair Games. True to its name, this one takes place on the continent of Africa. This was designed by the same designer of the similar game, German Rails.

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating7.2 / 10
Vibe
FamilyStrategy
Play time
180 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
10+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does African Rails cost?
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Q2Where can I buy African Rails cheapest?
Check the Prices tab — howtoplay.ro aggregates offers from 7+ Romanian board-game stores and tracks price history.
Q3How do you play African Rails?
African Rails is a economic game, for 2–6 players, taking ~180 minutes, featuring crayon rail system. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about African Rails — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does African Rails support?
African Rails is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of African Rails take?
A game of African Rails takes about 180 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is African Rails for?
African Rails is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is African Rails?
African Rails has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells African Rails new.

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