Engine, Engine No. 9
Race locomotives on tracks you build yourself, and reroute your rivals while you are at it.
Locomotives race for the finish station, but the track is built as you go. Roll, lay a tile, and watch the rails reroute under someone else's engine. Only one train gets to pull into the destination first.
Who it's for
Families with train-loving children from around five, and anyone who wants a racing game with slightly more decision than roll-and-move.
Not for you if…
You want depth or fairness, because the dice and a well-placed curve can undo a good position. Adult players will exhaust it quickly.
Vibe's take
Bright and bouncy with a streak of mischief, since redirecting someone else is usually the best move. Twenty minutes, no downtime.
Award winner
Published 2010 · 16 years ago
older than 78% of games
In 452 collections
collected more than 21% of games
2–4 players · ages 5+
Best with 2 or 4
about 20 min
shorter than 84% of games · typical 30–90 min
Complexity: light
Explained in 5 minutes · 1.2 out of 5 · lighter than 86%
Opinions: usual spread
A normal range of ratings
Language: no text
Playable without the language
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