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The Game of District Messenger Boy

The Game of District Messenger Boy

McLoughlin Brothers · 1886
2–430 min0+ yrs5.4 BGG13Kids
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How do you play The Game of District Messenger Boy?

The object is to see which player will first become the President of the Telegraph Company. The players move metallic messenger boy pawns around a spiraling track.

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The Game of District Messenger Boy box art
official art · McLoughlin Brothers

The object is to see which player will first become the President of the Telegraph Company. The players move metallic messenger boy pawns around a spiraling track. Some spaces direct a piece to advance for meritorious service. Spaces reflecting misbehavior direct a piece to go back, or sometimes to prison which requires a return to the start upon release. The first player to reach the center space by exact count wins the game.

game anatomy
BGG rating5.4 / 10
Vibe
Kids
Play time
30 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
0+ yrs
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Q3How do you play The Game of District Messenger Boy?
The Game of District Messenger Boy is a children's game game, for 2–4 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring events. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Game of District Messenger Boy — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The Game of District Messenger Boy support?
The Game of District Messenger Boy is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Game of District Messenger Boy take?
A game of The Game of District Messenger Boy takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Game of District Messenger Boy for?
The Game of District Messenger Boy is recommended from age 0.

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