- BGG rank
- BGG #3,375
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Prussian Rails
2008
Rules assistance for Prussian Rails
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–5 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.9/5
About the game
Prussian Rails debuted in 2008 as Preußische Ostbahn, the second game in Winsome's Historic Railroads System, then was reprinted as German Railways. Prussian Rails builds upon the system established in Wabash Cannonball and takes the gameplay to Germany, 1840-1870, introducing an innovative player order mechanism to the system. In addition, each railroad has a special characteristic, based upon its history: Preußische Ostbahn - May build up to 4 track; 20 black track; Königsberg start. Niederschlesische - No City Penalty; 17 brown track; Breslau start. Sächsische - May build up to 2 track; 11 orange track; Leipzig start. Bayerische - Track cost -1 per hex; 16 blue track; München start. Main-Weser - Double one City Income; 14 yellow track; Kassel start. Badische - One free rural track/build; 15 red track; Mannheim start. Köln-Mindener - $5 maximum expediture/build; 12 purple track; Essen start. Berlin-Hamburger - Must connect both to receive Dividends; 13 green track; Wittenberge start.
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Publishers
- Queen Games
- Rio Grande Games
- Winsome Games
Questions and answers
The rules assistant for Prussian Rails will help explain turns, card effects and disputed situations, with references to verified official materials and saved question history. It is not ready yet; verified sources for your edition are still being prepared.
Prussian Rails supports 3–5 players according to the catalogue.
The listed playing time for Prussian Rails is 60 minutes. The actual duration depends on the group and its familiarity with the game.
The catalogue lists Prussian Rails for ages 12 and up. Check the age guidance on your edition.
The credited designers of Prussian Rails are: John Bohrer.
The catalogue lists Prussian Rails as a base game.
Rules assistant for Prussian Rails
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