Great Western Trail cover
2016BGG rank #20

Great Western Trail

by Alexander Pfister · eggertspiele

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Players2–4
Time75–150m
ComplexityMedium-Heavy
Age12+

About the game

What is Great Western Trail?

America in the 19th century: You are a rancher and repeatedly herd your cattle from Texas to Kansas City, where you send them off by train. This earns you money and victory points. Needless to say, each time you arrive in Kansas City, you want to have your most valuable cattle in tow. However, the "Great Western Trail" not only requires that you keep your herd in good shape, but also that you wisely use the various buildings along the trail. Also, it might be a good idea to hire capable staff: cowboys to improve your herd, craftsmen to build your very own buildings, or engineers for the important railroad line. If you cleverly manage your herd and navigate the opportunities and pitfalls of Great Western Trail, you surely will gain the most victory points and win the game. —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Deck, Bag, and Pool BuildingHand ManagementOwnershipSet CollectionTrack MovementVariable Set-up

On the shelf

Categories

American WestAnimals

Questions players ask

Questions to bring to BoardGameBrain

  • How do setup and the first turn work in Great Western Trail?
  • When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
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