
- BGG rank
- BGG #654
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Wabash Cannonball
- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2007

Rules assistance for Baltimore & Ohio: Maine Lumber Expansion
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Baltimore & Ohio: Maine Lumber Expansion is an expansion for Baltimore & Ohio released in 2010 for 3–6 players and 180 minutes per game. It was designed by John Bohrer and its main mechanics are Network and Route Building and Stock Holding.
Baltimore & Ohio: Maine Lumber Expansion is the smallest expansion Winsome has ever produced, but it has a big effect on the base game. This is part of Winsome's Essen 2010 set. Winsome Games' 2010 Essen Set
Baltimore & Ohio: Maine Lumber Expansion supports 3–6 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 Baltimore & Ohio: Maine Lumber Expansion is 180 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.
Baltimore & Ohio: Maine Lumber Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Baltimore & Ohio: Maine Lumber Expansion belongs to these categories: Economic, Trains, and Transportation. 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 Baltimore & Ohio: Maine Lumber Expansion are: John Bohrer. 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 Baltimore & Ohio: Maine Lumber Expansion as an expansion for Baltimore & Ohio. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Baltimore & Ohio to use it. Check that your edition of Baltimore & Ohio is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.