Across the United States

About this board game

Across the United States is a railway and network-building game for 2–5 players, played in about 60 minutes. Set in 19th-century America, it places you among investors seeking wealth as railway companies expand across the country.

During this era, railways became increasingly popular for transportation over carriages and boats. As numerous railway companies emerged, a broad network gradually spread throughout the United States, creating opportunities for investors determined to become as rich as possible.

In Across the United States, players work to extend the lines of various railway companies and activate stations to achieve their goals. The game offers several different paths toward success, allowing players to focus on the rewards that best suit their ambitions.

• Collect more valuable stocks than your opponents
• Connect routes used by passengers
• Gather commodities from different cities
• Collect gold bullion

These alternative objectives capture the many ways wealth could be built during America’s railway expansion. Whether your strategy centers on stocks, passenger connections, city commodities, or gold bullion, every choice contributes to the pursuit of financial success.

With its 19th-century setting and focus on railway expansion, the game combines investment ambitions with the growth of a national network. Can you turn your opportunities into the greatest fortune and become America’s richest railway millionaire?