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- BGG rating
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Across the United States
2019
Rules assistance for Across the United States
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Across the United States
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Across the United States is a board game released in 2019 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Hisashi Hayashi and its main mechanics are Network and Route Building and Stock Holding.
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About the game
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?
Editions
- Across the United StatesenOKAZU Brand2019
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- OKAZU Brand
Questions and answers
Across the United States supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Across the United States is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Across the United States for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Across the United States has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Across the United States belongs to these categories: Trains. Its main mechanics are Network and Route Building and Stock Holding. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Across the United States are: Hisashi Hayashi. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Across the United States as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.