Across The United States

Fit

Teach 2.5

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.8

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.4

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Catan has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to be aware of and react to others' strategies frequently. However, the level of cooperation required is relatively low.

Replay value

The game offers a high level of variability with its gameboard, expansions, and strategic depth. It adapts well to different player counts and has a moderate learning curve. Overall, it provides a fresh and engaging experience for players across the United States.

Luck profile

The final luck score for Across the United States is 6. This indicates a balanced mix of luck and strategy in the game. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome, and players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a moderate role.

Overview

Across the United States, a.k.a. ?????????????????, is a railway and network building game set in the 19th century. In 19th century America, railways gained popularity as a means of transportation over carriages and boats, and many railway companies were established to take advantage of this growing industry. As a result, a large railway network gradually spread throughout the United States. Behind this unprecedented growth were a number of investors trying to get as rich as possible. Game Overview Players are 19th-century American investors, trying to extend the lines of various railway companies and activate stations to achieve their goals. There are various ways to play and win the game, such as: ? Collecting more valuable stocks than the other players ? Connecting routes for passengers ? Collecting commodities from various cities ? Collecting gold bullion. Which player is going to become America’s richest railway millionaire?

Mechanism

2

Network and Route Building Stock Holding

Family

3

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