- BGG rating
- 5.7
Railroad Dice: Crossing
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2004
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,722
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Railroad Dice
2003
Rules assistance for Railroad Dice
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Railroad Dice
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Railroad Dice is a board game released in 2003 for 2–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jens Kappe and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, and Network and Route Building.
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Railroad Dice: Germany
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About the game
Railroad Dice: The First Rails is the first game in a new series of railway games using dice as their main component. Each player is an investor who wants to take control of one or more of the 5 Railroad companies with the aim of constructing as many adjacent Railway Stations as possible in order to attract the most Passengers. The game is played simultaneously on two large tiles upon which the tracks and stations are built. In a fairly unique methodology, finished tiles are replaced by miniature tiles as the tracks grow. (Initially released in a cube box at Essen 2003 with a publication run of 300 copies)
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Publishers
- Wassertal Spieleverlag
Questions and answers
Railroad Dice 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 Railroad Dice is 90 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 Railroad Dice 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.
Railroad Dice has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Railroad Dice belongs to these categories: Dice, Trains, and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, and Network and Route Building. 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 Railroad Dice are: Jens Kappe. 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 Railroad Dice 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.