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2 - 5 players30 minMedium weight
Across the United States
2019Hisashi Hayashi
2 - 5 players
60 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
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Across the United States, a.k.a. アクロス・ザ・ユナイテッドステイツ, 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: ・ Collecting more valuable stocks than the other players ・ Connecting routes for passengers ・ Collecting commodities from various cities ・ Collecting gold bullion. Which player is going to become America's richest railway millionaire?
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Which Across the United States video should I watch?
Across the United States has 2 videos from 2 creators: 1 review and 1 how-to-play guide. They date from 2019 to May 2022.
To learn the rules, start with "Overview of Across The United States" by Bee, which runs 23 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "【ボードゲーム レビュー】「アクロス・ザ・ユナイテッドステイツ」- 目的地間の線路敷設と株公開を中心とした鉄道ゲーム" by The Game Gallery Channel.
If you like it, try Bomb Busters, Yokohama, Trains and Level 10, also by Hisashi Hayashi.
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From BoardGameGeek:
Across the United States, a.k.a. アクロス・ザ・ユナイテッドステイツ, 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: ・ Collecting more valuable stocks than the other players ・ Connecting routes for passengers ・ Collecting commodities from various cities ・ Collecting gold bullion. Which player is going to become America's richest railway millionaire?
Designer
Hisashi Hayashi
Artist
Ryo Nyamo
Publisher
OKAZU Brand
Categories
Trains
Mechanics
Network and Route BuildingStocks & Investment