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German Rails

German Rails

Winsome Games · 2016
3–560 min0+ yrs2.5/5 complexity6.8 BGG#17.950 BGG120KidsStrategy
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How do you play German Rails?

You are a German Industrialist competing with other German Industrialists in the creation of the newly invented railroads. Invest wisely in the creation and expansion of these railroads, accruing victory points in the process while reaping monetary dividends from your well considered decisions.

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German Rails box art
official art · Winsome Games

You are a German Industrialist competing with other German Industrialists in the creation of the newly invented railroads. Invest wisely in the creation and expansion of these railroads, accruing victory points in the process while reaping monetary dividends from your well considered decisions. German Rails lasts about an hour with 3 to 5 players, most Victory Points wins the game. Money is just a tool, albeit a very important tool in building the railroads of Germany!

German Rails is a reimplementation of Gulf, Mobile & Ohio on a German map. The dividend payments have been simplified to fixed $4 per share and there are fewer exceptions (Gulf, Mobile & Ohio had two-VP companies, which are not present here).

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity2.5 / 5
BGG rating6.8 / 10
Vibe
KidsStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
60 min
Players
3–5
Recommended age
0+ yrs
BGG rank
#17.950

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Q1How much does German Rails cost?
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Q2Where can I buy German Rails cheapest?
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Q3How do you play German Rails?
German Rails is a economic game, for 3–5 players, taking ~60 minutes, featuring network and route building. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about German Rails — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does German Rails support?
German Rails is played by 3–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of German Rails take?
A game of German Rails takes about 60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is German Rails for?
German Rails is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is German Rails?
German Rails has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.5 out of 5.
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