Plan B Games | Great Western Trail (2nd Edition) | Board Game | Ages 12+ | 1-4 Players | 75-150 Minutes Playing Time, Multicolor,PBGESG50160

Great game with a very good solo mode.

This is a really superb euro game and plays well with two three or four players, top quality components and the board and artwork is fabulous, it takes a while to set it up for play but is well worth it. Lots of choices in how you play it and it takes a game or two just to get to grips with the various options and rules. It's one of the top rated games in BGG and I can see exactly why, I picked it up for a great price on Amazon on a black Friday deal and am delighted with the purchase. If you like Euro games like Scythe, Castles of Burgundy, Viticulture, Wingspan, Brass Birmingham, Dune etc this is a great medium weight addition. It's not too long in 2 player mode but about 2+ hours in 3 or 4 players. Nice to see a game with an insert for the cards etc as well.

Great Western Trail is a strategic deck-building and route optimization board game set in the American frontier, ideal for players who enjoy deep planning and multiple paths to victory. In Great Western Trail, players act as cattle ranchers moving herds from Texas to Kansas City. Along the way, they build structures, hire workers, and upgrade their cattle deck to maximize delivery profits. The game blends deck-building, hand management, and engine-building mechanics with a dynamic board that evolves each playthrough. Turns are quick and intuitive: move up to three spaces, perform actions, and manage your herd. The game rewards diverse strategies, whether focusing on cattle, buildings, or railroads. Despite its complex appearance, the gameplay is smooth and engaging once learned. Best for 2–4 players, with strong replayability and a well-balanced second edition that improves components and streamlines rules

Great Western Trail: Second Edition offers a rich and engaging Eurogame experience that combines deck-building, resource management, and strategic planning. Great Western Trail: Second Edition is a thoughtfully designed game that rewards strategic planning and adaptability. While it may require a few plays to fully grasp its depth, the engaging mechanics and thematic elements make it a standout choice for fans of complex board games.

Great game

Takes a long time to set up the first time and a chunky rule book, and the first game takes a long time to run through, but the game play speeds up with each turn you take as you learn all the actions. Is a really good game I’d highly recommend

Bought as a Christmas gift. We tried it over the holidays and found the rules very complicated and it took ages to play. I think with more time to get to know all the symbols etc without having to keep looking them up will speed it up. So far not a huge hit with the family.

Great game and the quality of the board and playing pieces are fantastic. Great addition to our Boardgame collection.