# Northern Pacific

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #2989
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 1.45 / 5
- **Designers**: Amabel Holland
- **Artists**: James M. Davis
- **Publishers**: Rio Grande Games, Winsome Games
- **Categories**: Trains
- **Mechanics**: Commodity Speculation, Network and Route Building, Score-and-Reset Game

## Verdict
If you're into a strategic train game that's quick and doesn't rely on luck, Northern Pacific is for you! It's the kind you learn in a snap and are already thinking about your next move.Pure strategy, no luckFast and engaging gamesEasy to learn and playGreat indirect interactionCan feel repetitiveLuck in initial drawLittle excitement for someRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a railroad-building game that's all about strategy and very little luck! In Northern Pacific, you'll be constructing your railway across the United States, starting from the famous Twin Cities and aiming for distant Seattle. On each turn, you decide whether to place one of your investment cubes in a city or to build track. When you build track, you advance a train, and when it reaches a city where you have an investment, it's time to reap the rewards (and more cubes!).

The twist is that the board resets each round, and you'll record your 'good investments' (cubos you got back) and 'bad investments' (cubos left behind). After three rounds, the player with the most 'good investments' wins. In case of a tie, the player with fewer 'bad investments' takes the victory. It's a fast-paced game, with sessions typically lasting under an hour, and you can even play a single round to quickly determine a champion if desired. It's perfect for those who enjoy route-building and speculation games with a touch of pure strategy, without excessive complexity. It's the kind of game you learn quickly but makes you think about every move.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Northern Pacific?
A game of Northern Pacific typically lasts around 60 minutes, but it can be played much faster if you opt for just one round.

### How many players can play Northern Pacific?
The game is for 2 to 6 players, depending on the version. The Winsome version is for 3-6 players, while the Rio Grande Games version supports 2-6.

### Is Northern Pacific a difficult game to learn?
No, quite the opposite! The rules are very simple and straightforward. You can learn to play in just a few minutes and be ready to build your railway.

### Does the game involve a lot of luck?
It's a game known for having very little luck involved. The strategy of where to invest and how to build your routes is what truly matters.

### Who would you recommend Northern Pacific to?
We recommend it for those who enjoy route-building, speculation, and pure strategy games with quick, uncomplicated play. It's great for introducing new players to the hobby.

### What's the difference between the versions (Winsome and Rio Grande Games)?
The main difference is the player count. The Winsome version is for 3-6 players, and the Rio Grande Games version is for 2-6. The rules are essentially the same.

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