Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
A standard of the crayon rail systems. This particular 'NAFTA' version encompasses Canada, Mexico and the continental United States.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Network and Route Building
Create connected routes that improve reach, delivery, control, or scoring.
Pick Up and Deliver
Collect goods at one location and transport them to another for rewards.
Crayon Rail System
Draw transport routes directly on the board to build a connected network.
Hexagon Grid
Use a hexagonal map where each space connects evenly in six directions.
Read the full game description
A standard of the crayon rail systems. This particular 'NAFTA' version encompasses Canada, Mexico and the continental United States. It is part of the crayon rail games. This edition was discontinued as later versions of Empire Builder incorporated this map as their standard (previous editions had excluded Mexico).