
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,792
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Samarkand: Routes to Riches
- 2–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2010

Rules assistance for Baltimore & Ohio: Robber Barons Expansion
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Baltimore & Ohio: Robber Barons Expansion is an expansion for Baltimore & Ohio released in 2011 for 3–6 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by John Bohrer and its main mechanics are Network and Route Building, Open Drafting, and Stock Holding.
Eddie Robbins' Baltimore & Ohio: Robber Barons expansion, which consists of industry moguls and a Robber Baron card deck, adds a completely new dimension to Baltimore & Ohio by means of special cards that can be auctioned off which give their owners special benefits. Baltimore & Ohio: Robber Barons is one of the two games and seven expansions from Winsome Games released at Spiel 2011.
Baltimore & Ohio: Robber Barons 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: Robber Barons 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.
The catalogue lists Baltimore & Ohio: Robber Barons Expansion for ages 12 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.
Baltimore & Ohio: Robber Barons 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: Robber Barons Expansion belongs to these categories: Economic, Trains, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Network and Route Building, Open Drafting, 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: Robber Barons 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: Robber Barons 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.