Nippon Rails

1992 Β· 2-4 Players Β· 120-240 Minutes
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Nippon Rails board game
Nippon Rails board game

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Designer(s) Larry Roznai, Joe Roznai
Players 2-4
Play Time Epic - Over 3 Hours
Suggested Age 10+
Explore the ancient land of Nippon. Build a railroad empire in the land of the rising sun. Use your initial investment to build track. Then pick up commodities where they are grown, mined, or manufactured and deliver them to a lucrative place of demand. Complete a delivery and make the money you need to buy larger, faster trains, and expand your railroad empire. Win the game by building the most effective railroad empire. With the countless variations of play provided, Nippon Rails provides a challenging region for the creation of your network. Obstacles are rival tracks and Japan's great mountains, channels, and rivers and restrictive coastline. Capture the can-do spirit of Japan and build an empire. Whether you share Nippon Rails as an evening with friends or as a rainy day activity with your family, you'll always find it captivating. After enjoying this great game, you can explore one of the many other award-winning Empire Builder games, including titles as diverse as China Rails, Australian Rails, and Martian Rails. Nippon Rails is geographically accurate. The game depicts Japan's rivers, plains, and mountains, as well as its natural resources. It's a great way to learn about the geography, business, shipping, and transportation of Japan while having loads of fun with friends or family.
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Year Published1992
Number of Players 2-4
Playtime 120-240 Minutes
Minimum Age 10
Mechanics Crayon Rail System, Pick-up and Deliver, Network and Route Building
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