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Railroader

Railroader

Franz Schmidt · 1963
2–460 min8+ yrs1.5/5 complexity5.3 BGG#28.647 BGG266KidsCouples
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A race, in the wild west, to pioneer the first railroad from Junction City to Buffalo Creek - using scale model rails and trains. All the thrills and spills of the romantic west plus a continuing struggle to sabotage each others track !

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Railroader box art
official art · Franz Schmidt

A race, in the wild west, to pioneer the first railroad from Junction City to Buffalo Creek - using scale model rails and trains. All the thrills and spills of the romantic west plus a continuing struggle to sabotage each others track !

game anatomy
Complexity1.5 / 5
BGG rating5.3 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouples
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
60 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#28.647
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Railroader cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Railroader cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Railroader?
Railroader is a american west game, for 2–4 players, taking ~60 minutes, featuring push your luck. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Railroader — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Railroader support?
Railroader is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Railroader take?
A game of Railroader takes about 60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Railroader for?
Railroader is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Railroader?
Railroader has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.5 out of 5.

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Mechanics & categories
Tile placement →American West →Children's Game →Racing →Trains →

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