Pacific Rails Inc - engl.

It's the year 1862, and the United States Congress has passed a historic decree—an ambitious project to construct the Transcontinental Railroad, a monumental railway that will span the entire continent, connecting the East Coast to the West Coast for the very first time. The construction of this grand engineering marvel will require a harmonious blend of advanced construction techniques, sheer human determination, and boundless ambition. For those who can complete this epic rail link with speed and precision, fortunes await!

Welcome to Pacific Rails Inc., where players step into the shoes of rival railway company presidents. Through the cunning use of worker placement and shrewd resource management, competitors race to lay down a continuous track that traverses the board from coast to coast. When these tracks finally meet, the endgame is triggered, and those who have crafted the most efficient railway network will bask in the glory of their achievement.

At the heart of this game lies the ingenious mechanic of worker placement. On your turn, you must decide between placing a worker onto an action or removing an existing one. Strategic placement is key, as positioning your worker adjacent to one of your own activates enhanced actions. Crafting a sequence of actions is crucial to achieving optimal results. Keep a watchful eye on your fellow players, as you may wish to obstruct their progress if they're building up to a powerful move.

As you play, you'll also expand your team. Your railway journey begins with just a foreman, but you can recruit additional specialists, each offering unique abilities that facilitate faster track laying, influence Congress, and grant potent actions. By bolstering your team and capitalizing on carriage bonuses, you'll create a formidable engine that allows for the chaining of powerful actions, resulting in epic turns that demonstrate your mastery of the rails!

But building the track is only part of the challenge. Crafting the most efficient route is equally vital. You must ensure your tracks are ready to conquer the terrain and strategically choose which cities to connect and which to bypass. A critical factor is that you must be able to complete a connection to the next city in a single action—no missing tracks allowed! Keep a keen eye on your rivals' activities, as you can score points by convincing them to utilize your connected cities.

In addition to the compelling gameplay, Pacific Rails Inc. boasts captivating artwork by Damien Mammoliti, renowned for his contributions to games like Brass and Nocturion. From the captivating box cover to the meticulously crafted game board, the artwork is a testament to its attention to detail and aesthetic Beauty.