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- BGG #6,679
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Rolling Stock
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- 240 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
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Rolling Stock Stars
2020
Rules assistance for Rolling Stock Stars
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- 2–6 players
- 120–240 min
- 14+
- Complexity 4.1/5
For 2 players
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Rolling Stock Stars is a board game released in 2020 for 2–6 players, 120–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Björn Rabenstein and its main mechanics are Trading, Auction / Bidding, and Stock Holding.
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About the game
Rolling Stock Stars is a reimplementation of Rolling Stock. Shorter game (no purple companies) Companies have variable powers / # of shares Green and blue companies are less powerful Players can sell corporations into receivership Corporation valuation is abstracted away with stars Do you love 18xx games, but wish there was one with a shorter play time, a more realistic and sophisticated stock market, partnerships, and more math? Then look no further! Rolling Stock Stars is an 18xx inspired card game that’s for financiers who want to take it to the next level - it’s a pure financial game with no map. Missing an auction by just one dollar can spiral your corporation into bankruptcy or lead to a hostile takeover. In Rolling Stock Stars, players represent investors who purchase companies through auctions and later convert them to corporations. Subsidiary companies in corporations synergize with each other, bringing in more income. Additionally, each corporation has a unique power that allows you to explore a wide array of strategies. The game runs through transportation history starting from the early Prussian Railroads in the 1830s and eventually ending with airports. In order to stand the test of time, you’ll need to manage your corporations with brutal efficiency. Make deals, plan multiple turns ahead, and account for every coin in Rolling Stock Stars! —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Rolling Stock Stars supports 2–6 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 Rolling Stock Stars is 120–240 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 Rolling Stock Stars for ages 14 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.
Rolling Stock Stars has a complexity rating of 4.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Rolling Stock Stars belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Trading, Auction / Bidding, 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 Rolling Stock Stars are: Björn Rabenstein. 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 Rolling Stock Stars 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.