# Silverton

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1991
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: #3217
- **Players**: 1-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 180 min
- **Weight**: 3.23 / 5
- **Designers**: Dori Smith, Phillip John Smith
- **Artists**: Ted Rose
- **Publishers**: Mayfair Games, Two Wolf
- **Categories**: American West, Economic, Trains, Transportation
- **Mechanics**: Commodity Speculation, Dice Rolling, Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver, Worker Placement

## Verdict
A classic of management and railroads for those who love the Wild West and volatile markets.Engaging market speculationImmersive historical themeGreat mix of mechanicsDice rolling introduces luckPacing might feel slowFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Dust off your cowboy hat and get ready to strike it rich, because Silverton is a wild ride back to the American West! If you love the vibe of frontier expansion, this 1991 classic is calling your name. The game drops you right into the mining territories of Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, where profit is the only goal and risk is always around the corner. 

Your mission is to build an empire that masters two essential industries: railroads and mining. On one hand, you'll use surveyors to plot rail routes, connecting towns and transporting passengers and freight. On the other, you'll deploy prospectors to claim gold and silver mines. But simply finding the metal isn't enough; the real secret to winning is market speculation! You need to keep a close eye on the market and time your sales perfectly to reap maximum profits. 

The gameplay is dynamic and structured around several phases: from the strategic worker placement on the board to the high-stakes dice rolling phase that dictates whether commodity prices will soar or crash. It's a game of timing, resource management, and sharp logistical planning. If you enjoy watching your map expand with tracks while trying to predict the next economic boom, Silverton will keep you hooked. It's a medium-weight experience that demands constant attention to ensure you don't get left in the dust during the gold rush!

## FAQ
### How long does a game last?
Prepare for a long session, roughly around 3 hours.

### Is the game very hard?
It's medium weight. It's not an impossible 'expert game,' but it requires attention to rules and the market.

### How many players can play?
It supports 1 to 6 players, including solitaire rules.

### How do I win?
The goal is to accumulate maximum wealth through mining and efficient transportation.

### Is there a lot of luck involved?
Dice rolling affects commodity prices, so there is an element of market uncertainty.

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