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Canal Boat Race

Canal Boat Race

Novus · 1976
1–445 min0+ yrs4.0 BGG4Kids
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How do you play Canal Boat Race?

This is a simple roll and move style game based on the British waterways of the 19th Century. Players must negotiate a series of canals to get to the wharf, collect coal and return to the Paper mill.

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This is a simple roll and move style game based on the British waterways of the 19th Century.

Players must negotiate a series of canals to get to the wharf, collect coal and return to the Paper mill.

Players take it in turn to take cards from a pile and move the number of spaces shown on the card. Some cards give specific bonuses like extra movement.

Also included are the rules for a more complex version of the game called Boatman's Bluff. This uses the same components but adds a bit more strategy to the game.

It was published in association with the British Waterways Board

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BGG rating4.0 / 10
Vibe
Kids
Play time
45 min
Players
1–4
Recommended age
0+ yrs

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Canal Boat Race is a educational game, for 1–4 players, taking ~45 minutes, featuring roll / spin and move. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Canal Boat Race — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Canal Boat Race support?
Canal Boat Race is played by 1–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Canal Boat Race take?
A game of Canal Boat Race takes about 45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Canal Boat Race for?
Canal Boat Race is recommended from age 0.
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