# Roads & Boats

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1999
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: #745
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 240 min
- **Weight**: 4.20 / 5
- **Designers**: Jeroen Doumen, Joris Wiersinga
- **Artists**: Herman Haverkort, Tamara Jannink
- **Publishers**: Splotter Spellen
- **Categories**: City Building, Civilization, Economic, Industry / Manufacturing, Transportation
- **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Line Drawing, Modular Board, Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver

## Verdict
A heavy and addictive logistics simulator for those who love building transport networks.Deep and rewarding logisticsHighly customizable boardMassive component varietyIntense positioning strategyVery long playtimeSteep learning curveFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
If you think logistics is boring, you've clearly never tried managing a growing civilization with just a few donkeys and geese! Roads & Boats is a true logistical giant that puts you in charge of a transport network in a constantly expanding world. The game starts quite simply: you have a modest collection of basic resources, like stone and wood, and a small fleet of pack animals. The goal? Transform this humble base into an economic powerhouse, producing increasingly valuable goods like gold and stock certificates, while also building monuments to secure your historical glory.

The real genius lies in the board system. Forget static, fixed boards; here, you assemble the landscape with hexagons and use a transparent plastic sheet to draw your roads and bridges. This offers incredible freedom to create unique maps every single time. But don't let the fun fool you: the competition is fierce. In Roads & Boats, the golden rule is: you only own what is currently loaded on your transporters. If you leave a gold mine or a truck factory unattended, brace yourself, because any other player can swoop in, grab the resources, and take them wherever they please. It's a game of constant timing and positioning.

This is a massive modular kit. With hundreds of resource tokens, various terrain types, and a variety of vehicles—evolving from donkeys to trucks and rafts—the experience is deep and highly rewarding. It's the perfect game for those who love micro-management, route planning, and don't mind spending a few hours crafting the perfect strategy to dominate regional trade. Grab your eraser and get ready to build an empire!

## FAQ
### How long does a game last?
Prepare yourself! Games are long, typically around 4 hours.

### Is the game very complex?
Yes, it's an expert-level game. It requires heavy planning and attention to detail.

### How many players can play?
The game supports 1 to 4 players, including solitaire rules.

### What makes the board special?
You assemble the map with hexagons and draw routes on a transparent plastic sheet.

### Can I steal resources from others?
You can't steal what's being carried, but you can use any facility that is left unattended!

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