Across the United States
2019
BGG Geek Rating
5.6
based on 111 ratings
BGG Average Rating
6.8
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BGG Ranking
#11486
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Players
2-5
Weight
2.50/5.00
Playtime
60 min
Age
8+
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📖 About This Game
Across the United States, a.k.a. ã¢ã¯ãã¹ã»ã¶ã»ã¦ãã¤ãããã¹ãã¤ã, is a railway and network building game set in the 19th century.
In 19th century America, railways gained popularity as a means of transportation over carriages and boats, and many railway companies were established to take advantage of this growing industry. As a result, a large railway network gradually spread throughout the United States. Behind this unprecedented growth were a number of investors trying to get as rich as possible.
Game Overview
Players are 19th-century American investors, trying to extend the lines of various railway companies and activate stations to achieve their goals. There are various ways to play and win the game, such as:
ã» Collecting more valuable stocks than the other players
ã» Connecting routes for passengers
ã» Collecting commodities from various cities
ã» Collecting gold bullion.
Which player is going to become America’s richest railway millionaire?