# Southern Rails

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: #12645
- **Players**: 3-5 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.38 / 5
- **Designers**: John Bohrer
- **Artists**: Todd Sanders
- **Publishers**: Winsome Games, Rio Grande Games
- **Categories**: Economic, Trains, Transportation
- **Mechanics**: Hexagon Grid, Network and Route Building, Stock Holding

## Verdict
If you enjoy train games with a stock market twist and route building, Southern Rails might be a great pick! It's a game with straightforward rules but demands solid strategic planning.Engaging route buildingInteresting stock managementScoring tensionAccessible, quick rulesTies nullify pointsInteraction can be limitedTheme might be nicheFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready to build your own railway network in the southeastern United States with Southern Rails! This game immerses you in the world of railroads and stock markets, in a style very characteristic of Winsome Games. Each turn, you'll choose where to place a track segment for one of the companies you hold stock in. The goal is to expand your network, connecting cities and increasing railroad revenue. Each city has a color and a value, and placing your tracks in them earns money. But pay attention: the game isn't just about placing cubes on the map! When a railroad reaches a certain milestone, scoring occurs. This is where things get interesting: who has the most revenue, who used the fewest shares, who covered the most territory, or who connected the most cities of a specific color? However, there's a catch: if there's a tie in any category, nobody gets the points! This means you need to be strategic not only in your expansion but also in how you disrupt others' plans. After scoring, player order changes, and you can still buy more stock before the next building round. The game ends after the fourth scoring round, and whoever has the most points, of course, is the big winner. Southern Rails is an economic game with route building, perfect for those who enjoy forward-thinking and dealing with market unpredictability.

## FAQ
### Who is Southern Rails for?
It's ideal for those who enjoy economic games with route building and a touch of stock investment. Players who appreciate the "Cube Rails" series or other Winsome Games titles will feel right at home.

### What is the game's complexity?
Southern Rails is considered a medium-weight game (2.37/5 on BGG). The rules are relatively simple to learn, but the strategy can become quite deep.

### How long does a game take?
A game of Southern Rails typically lasts around 60 minutes, making it a great option for a shorter game session.

### How many players can participate?
The game is for 3 to 5 players, working best with a larger group to increase competition for routes and stocks.

### Does the game have a lot of player interaction?
Interaction mainly comes from competing for spaces on the map and influencing company performance. The rule that ties nullify points also encourages observing and, to some extent, disrupting opponents' plans.

### What components are included in the box?
Typically, you'll find a board featuring a map of the southeastern U.S., cubes to represent company tracks, stock cards, and markers for scoring and revenue.

### Do I need to like trains to enjoy this game?
While the theme is trains, the core mechanics of route building and stock management are central to the game. If you enjoy these elements, the theme might be secondary.

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