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Rules assistance for Montana: Goldrush
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Montana: Goldrush
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Montana: Goldrush is an expansion for Montana released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Rüdiger Dorn and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Worker Placement.
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About the game
Rumors are told that gold can be found in the mountains! Build settlements next to the mountains in Montana: Goldrush to claim your spot and get a chance to gain some extra wealth. New settlements can be built, which can be used to gain extra benefits or to hinder others. Also, new landscapes with their own special rules bring more variety to the game. Finally, events will change the flow of the game. Some events give players a bonus while others make actions harder. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- White Goblin Games
- Big Kid Games
Questions and answers
Montana: Goldrush supports 2–4 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 Montana: Goldrush is 45 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 Montana: Goldrush for ages 10 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.
Montana: Goldrush 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.
Montana: Goldrush belongs to these categories: Territory Building, American West, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Worker Placement. 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 Montana: Goldrush are: Rüdiger Dorn. 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 Montana: Goldrush as an expansion for Montana. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Montana to use it. Check that your edition of Montana is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.