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Off the Rails

Rotten Games · Board game · 2018
1–4 · best 4 Solo 30–60 min Weight 1.8/5
5.5 rating Ludopedia
6.2 rating BGG
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5.5 rating Ludopedia
6.2 rating BGG
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Our Verdict

If you love direct player interaction and a dash of chaos, Off the Rails is a blast. Fast, fun, and full of surprises!

Highlights
  • Chaotic, unpredictable fun
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
  • Direct interaction and sabotage
Keep in mind
  • May frustrate control-focused players
  • Luck plays a big role
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About the game
Off the Rails is a strategic racing game where you control out-of-control mining carts, trying to grab gems before the ground collapses! With tile placement and grid movement mechanics, each game is a fresh tactical puzzle. Easy to learn but deep enough for planners and backstabbers alike (who hasn’t pushed a rival into a chasm?). As the board crumbles, tension rises: can you escape with your loot before everything blows up? Perfect for players who love direct interaction and a dash of controlled chaos.
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Rules videos

In English

BEST PLAYER COUNT
1 OK
2 REC
3 REC
4 BEST
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Game details

Mechanics

Action Points Grid Movement Pick-up and Deliver Push Your Luck Set Collection Take That Tile Placement

Categories

Fantasy Maze Puzzle Racing Transportation

Families

Components: Gems/Crystals Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Digital Implementations: Tabletopia
Publisher Rotten Games
Designer Andrew Platt, Stuart Platt
Artist Andrew Platt
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play?
1 to 4 players. Solo mode has specific rules and is quite challenging!
How long does a game take?
30 to 60 minutes, depending on player count and how much sabotage happens.
Is it hard to learn?
Nope! Rules are simple, but strategy has depth. Great for newbies and veterans alike.
Does it need a big table?
The modular board expands during play, so clear some space!
Is there a digital version?
Yes, it’s on Board Game Arena and Tabletopia.
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