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2007BGG rank #6,868

China Rails

by Michael Dreiling · Mayfair Games

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Players2–6
Time180–240m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age10+

About the game

What is China Rails?

Another addition to the venerable Empire Builder series of crayon rail games. This time around, players are building track and making deliveries in The People's Republic of China and Taiwan. This one is rather similar in to other Empire Builder games, plus have some unique events that are tailored to the map (i.e. Congress event). Cards tend to indicate that one needs to venture out west to have any hope of getting the big payoffs.

How it plays

Mechanics

Crayon Rail SystemHexagon GridNetwork and Route BuildingPick-up and Deliver

On the shelf

Categories

EconomicTrainsTransportation

Questions players ask

Questions to bring to BoardGameBrain

  • How do setup and the first turn work in China Rails?
  • When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
  • How should the table resolve an unusual timing or rules interaction?