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Prairie Railroads

Prairie Railroads

1999·John Bohrer

3 - 5 players
30 - 60 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach

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America is opening the Great Plains and America's railroads are forging ahead, across the Mississippi and going West as fast as they can. Hardy pioneers are building towns & cities as they raise cattle and grow wheat & other crops. The railroads are needed to carry this bounty to the hungry East. Six major railroads are funded by aggressive investors looking to get rich in this venture. The railroads vie for dominance in this expanding market, driving west. Players are investors and railroad Presidents in this struggle to capitalize this explosive market to the greatest extent possible. Balancing time vs money is critical in this game. The ability to react to organically growing markets increasing constantly adds a level of decision making where recognizing savvy opportunities is a key to success.

Prairie Railroads

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Prairie Railroads - Learn While Playing58:42

Prairie Railroads - Learn While Playing

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Quick Video Review of Prairie Railroads (Clip from Episode 80)6:40

Quick Video Review of Prairie Railroads (Clip from Episode 80)

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Which Prairie Railroads video should I watch?

Prairie Railroads has 3 videos from 3 creators: 1 review and 2 how-to-play guides. They date from 2022 to December 2025.

To learn the rules, start with "Prairie Railroads - Learn While Playing" by Getting Games, which runs 59 min.

For an opinion before you buy, start with "Quick Video Review of Prairie Railroads (Clip from Episode 80)" by Undiscovered Games.

If you like it, try Age of Steam, Prussian Rails, Age of Steam Deluxe: Expansion Volume IV and Wabash Cannonball, also by John Bohrer.

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Prairie Railroads - Learn While PlayingHow to play58:42

Prairie Railroads - Learn While Playing

Getting Games

Getting Games

Quick Video Review of Prairie Railroads (Clip from Episode 80)Review6:40

Quick Video Review of Prairie Railroads (Clip from Episode 80)

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Undiscovered Games

The Choo Choo Crew Teach & Play: Prairie RailroadsHow to play2:07:31

The Choo Choo Crew Teach & Play: Prairie Railroads

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About Prairie Railroads

From BoardGameGeek:

America is opening the Great Plains and America's railroads are forging ahead, across the Mississippi and going West as fast as they can. Hardy pioneers are building towns & cities as they raise cattle and grow wheat & other crops. The railroads are needed to carry this bounty to the hungry East. Six major railroads are funded by aggressive investors looking to get rich in this venture. The railroads vie for dominance in this expanding market, driving west. Players are investors and railroad Presidents in this struggle to capitalize this explosive market to the greatest extent possible. Balancing time vs money is critical in this game. The ability to react to organically growing markets increasing constantly adds a level of decision making where recognizing savvy opportunities is a key to success.

Designer

John Bohrer

Artist

Todd Sanders

Publisher

Rio Grande Games

Categories

EconomicTrains

Mechanics

Network and Route BuildingStocks & Investment
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