Great Western Trail is a critically acclaimed strategy board game designed by Alexander Pfister, set in 19th-century America. In this game, players take on the roles of cattle ranchers guiding their herds from Texas to Kansas City, navigating a rugged trail filled with opportunities and obstacles.
🐄 Game Overview:
- Players: 1–4
- Playtime: 75–150 minutes
- Recommended Age: 12+
- Publisher: Eggertspiele
- Genre: Eurogame / Strategy
🎲 Gameplay Highlights:
- Hand Management: Players build and refine a deck of cattle cards, aiming to deliver the most valuable herd.
- Strategic Movement: Move your herder along the trail, stopping at buildings to take actions like hiring workers, buying cattle, or constructing buildings.
- Engine Building: Customize your player board to unlock powerful abilities and optimize your strategy.
- Multiple Paths to Victory: Earn points through cattle delivery, building placement, train advancement, and more.
🚂 Objective:
Deliver the most valuable cattle to Kansas City, ship them across the country by train, and accumulate the most victory points by the end of the game.