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Connect the Bay

Connect the Bay

Seamless Bay Area · 2021
2–530–60 min11+ yrs7.3 BGG6
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How do you play Connect the Bay?

Compete with other players to create seamless connections across the San Francisco Bay Area, and build a dream transit system for the Bay Area. In 30-60 minutes of game play, 2-5 players compete to create an integrated transit network to help Bay Area residents and visitors travel seamlessly around the region.

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official art · Seamless Bay Area

Compete with other players to create seamless connections across the San Francisco Bay Area, and build a dream transit system for the Bay Area.

In 30-60 minutes of game play, 2-5 players compete to create an integrated transit network to help Bay Area residents and visitors travel seamlessly around the region.

Strategically place your homes, jobs and activity centers to create a more Seamless Bay Area. Multiply your impact by cutting transfer delays and installing dedicated bus lanes. The player who builds the most connections wins!

Initially setup with the current situation of city and transit delays, then use dice to pick where to put housing. Each turn the player has ways to remove transfer delays or to place more homes, jobs, or activities. Score is based on how closely connected those homes, jobs, and activities are, not just to one player's set.

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BGG rating7.3 / 10
Play time
30–60 min
Players
2–5
Recommended age
11+ yrs

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Q3How do you play Connect the Bay?
Connect the Bay is a transportation game, for 2–5 players, taking ~30–60 minutes, featuring network and route building. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Connect the Bay — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Connect the Bay support?
Connect the Bay is played by 2–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Connect the Bay take?
A game of Connect the Bay takes about 30–60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Connect the Bay for?
Connect the Bay is recommended from age 11.
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