Product Information
Great Western Trail Second Edition is an exciting American west - themed board game crafted by Alexander Pfister for 1 to 4 players. Step into the shoes of a 19th - century American rancher! Your mission is to herd cattle from Texas to Kansas City and send them off by train, earning money and victory points. You'll want to bring your most valuable cattle each time you reach Kansas City. Navigating the 'Great Western Trail' isn't easy. You need to keep your herd in top - shape and make smart use of the buildings along the way. Hiring capable staff like cowboys, craftsmen, or engineers can give you an edge. Cleverly manage your herd, and you'll surely win the most victory points and the game. Game mechanics include Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Ownership, Point to Point Movement, Rondel, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Track Movement, and Variable Set - up.
To play Great Western Trail Second Edition, first, set up the game board according to the variable set - up rules. Each player becomes a rancher. Start herding your cattle from Texas. Move them along the trail towards Kansas City using the point - to - point or track movement rules. When you reach Kansas City, send your cattle off by train to earn money and victory points. Along the way, make use of the buildings. You can hire staff like cowboys to improve your herd, craftsmen to build your own buildings, or engineers for the railroad line. Manage your hand of cards well using the hand - management mechanics. If you're playing solo, follow the solo - game rules. Keep in mind that you need to maintain your herd in good condition. Don't over - stretch your resources. After each game, carefully put all the pieces back in the box. Store it in a cool, dry place to keep the cards and board in good shape.
