Roads & Rails, Rivers & Trails
Build a network of roads, rails, rivers, and trails. Don't neglect any, or you'll regret it later!
Requirements
<30
2-4
12+
Description
Play your cards to build a shared network of roads and rails, rivers and trails. Block your opponents while scoring paths for yourself – but don't forget about any of your own paths, or you'll be caught short at the end!
From a single hex card as the starting point, each player plays a card from their hand onto the growing map, updates their score card if they've formed any transportation paths longer than during their previous turns, then draws to replace their tile. The game ends when one player forms a path of length 8 or draws the last card from the deck. Everyone then compares their score cards. The player whose *shortest* path is longer than the other players' shortest paths wins.
From a single hex card as the starting point, each player plays a card from their hand onto the growing map, updates their score card if they've formed any transportation paths longer than during their previous turns, then draws to replace their tile. The game ends when one player forms a path of length 8 or draws the last card from the deck. Everyone then compares their score cards. The player whose *shortest* path is longer than the other players' shortest paths wins.
Components
| Component | Quantity | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Medium Booklet | 1 |  |
| Hex Deck | 1 deck of 4 cards |  |
| Hex Deck | 1 deck of 56 cards |  |
| Jumbo Deck | 1 deck of 4 cards |  |
| Jumbo Deck | 1 deck of 2 cards |  |
| Small Stout Box | 1 |  |
| Cube, 8mm, Black | 4 |  |
| Cube, 8mm, Orange | 4 |  |
| Cube, 8mm, Purple | 4 |  |
| Cube, 8mm, White | 4 |  |
Vitals
| Average Rating | 1 reviews |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | February 23, 2013 |
| Edition | First |
| Department | Games |
| More Info | Roads & Rails, Rivers & Trails web site |
Why buy this?
This game is very social with plenty of discussion and “take that” going on over the course of the game.
- Quick to learn and play, but tactics you have to think about
- Everyone creates a shared network of transportation routes
- Extend the routes you need while blocking your opponents
designed for play™ games
