Empire Builder

by MayFair Games

Product Features

• For 2-6 players
• Takes 90+ minutes to play
• Geographically accurate
• Educational and challenging
• Updated version

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.1 x 11.6 x 9.4 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001PB0V66
• Item model number: MFG4500
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 - 16 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,332 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Discover a modern North American classic. Celebrate one of our most vital and enduring passions: railroads. 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 over a million variations, Empire Builder never grows old. Capture the entrepreneurial spirit of North America and learn to build an empire. Whether you share Empire Builder as an evening with friends or as a rainy day activity with your family, you'll always find it captivating. Empire Builder is geographically accurate. The game depicts North America's rivers, mountains and plains, as well as its natural resources. It's a great way to learn about the geography, business, shipping, and transportation of the U.S., Canada and Mexico while having loads of fun with family and friends.After enjoying this game, you can explore one of its many sequels, including the award winning Eurorails and Australian Rails. Contains: 1 markable gameboard (puzzle-cut map), 6 wipe-off crayons, 2 decks of colorful cards (168 total), 95 color printed load chips, 1 pack of game money, Full color rules, Full color Game Overview - an introduction to Empire Builder.

Product Description

Discover a modern North American classic. Celebrate one of our most vital and enduring passions: railroads. 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.With over a million variations, Empire Builder never grows old. Capture the entrepreneurial spirit of North America and learn to build an empire. Whether you share Empire Builder as an evening with friends or as a rainy day activity with your family, you'll always find it captivating!Geographically accurate, the game depicts North America's rivers, mountains and plains, as well as its natural resources. It's a great way to learn about the geography, business, shipping, and transportation of the U.S., Canada and Mexico while having loads of fun with family and friends.For 2 - 6 players, ages 12 and up.Playing time: 90+ minutesContents: 1 markable gameboard (puzzle-cut map), 6 wipe off crayons, 2 decks of cards (168 total), 95 load chips, 1 pack of game money and full color rules with game overview and introduction.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for all ages!, August 23, 2009

By 

Brian L. Hoxeng "MightyRando" (Volin, SD USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Empire Builder (Toy)

This game is really alot of fun! Our little group when playing this game ranges from 33 to 15. We all have alot of fun with this game. We have played it so much, the puzzle board is starting to get worn down and the crayons are almost done. Everyone in the family will have fun with this game!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun strategy game for the whole family!, October 17, 2010

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Lori Elena - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Empire Builder (Toy)

This is a great strategy game for 2 or more people (though with more than 4 people it might be prohibitively slow). We enjoy playing with our 12 year old kids. There is some luck involved, but strategy and careful planning are definitely key. The one downside is that the game can take a long time (unless you use one of the shorter game modifications), but as you get used to where everything is, it definitely picks up. Lots of fun, we highly recommend it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Just didn't like it, August 8, 2011

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holly - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Empire Builder (Toy)

I love Railroad games, but sure didn't like this. I am not elderly, but had a heck of a time trying to see the crayon marks on the board. My daughter was yellow and broke the crayon trying to get it so someone could see the marks. The strategy is great, but you also have to have time for a 3-4 hour game , which pretty much leaves it for weekends. We have teenagers who enjoy games, but to try to convince them to spend 4 hours with parents isn't always easy. I guess your real enjoyment of this game depends on your circumstances and who you are playing with. Probably not the best for busy families with teens.