# Spike

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2014
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #5448
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.45 / 5
- **Designers**: Stephen Glenn
- **Artists**: Pedro Soto
- **Publishers**: R&R Games
- **Categories**: Trains
- **Mechanics**: Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver

## Verdict
Spike is for those who love strategy games focused on network building and logistics. Its strong point is the pick-up and deliver mechanic, which challenges you to plan efficient routes.Engaging strategic challengeSmart routing mechanicsConstant and rewarding progressionMay be slow for less experienced playersSome luck dependency in card drawsRECOMMENDED

## Description
Spike puts you in charge of an expanding railroad company in the early 20th century USA. Your goal is to build a network of tracks connecting cities, pick up and deliver goods, complete contracts, and modernize your trains to transport more cargo and amass wealth. Each player starts with a contract that defines an initial route and must expand their rail network to reach more cities and deliver more goods. During the game, you can upgrade your engines, railcars, and transport capacity to increase efficiency. On your turn, you move your train, collect goods, fulfill contracts, and build new tracks. The game ends when the track deck is exhausted for the third time, and the player with the most money wins. Spike is a strategy game that combines network and route building with the pick-up and deliver mechanic, offering a challenging and engaging experience.

## FAQ
### How many players can play Spike?
Spike can be played by 2 to 4 players.

### What is the average duration of a game?
A game of Spike lasts about 60 minutes on average.

### Is Spike suitable for beginners?
Spike can be a bit complex for beginners but is accessible with some practice.

### What are the main components of the game?
Spike includes track cards, goods tokens, contracts, and pieces to represent the trains.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The main objective of Spike is to accumulate the most money by delivering goods and building tracks.

### Does Spike have language dependency?
No, Spike has no language dependency as the cards and components are based on icons and numbers.

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