PIO #21 - Played It Once - Great Western Trail

The Quackalope Podcast - Board Games

Today we discuss Great Western Trail designed by Alexander Pfister and published by eggertspiele featuring Monique and Naveen from Before You Play. In GWT you are rival cattlemen in 19th century America, herding cattle from Texas to Kansas city in a circular trail. Through a combination of rondel movement, hand management and tableau building you’ll move your cattleman down the trail. Along the way you will hire new staff, construct buildings and purchase new cattle before reaching your destination, all while avoiding hazards and taxes. Once in Kansas your cattle are then shipped by train, earning you money, opportunities to evolve your player board and victory points. The winner is the player who manages their herd best and exhibits the best timing within the trail.

Learn more about Before You Play here.

Learn more about Great Western Trail here.

Should we play it again? Bring it to the channel? Never touch it again? Let us know by leaving a comment in playeditonce.com!

-Time Stamps-

3:32 - Overview
8:09 - Context of Playthrough
16:37 - First Impressions and Subsequent Plays
23:23 - What’s Your Favorite Mechanic?
30:04 - What’s Your Least Favorite Mechanic?
38:58 - Did You Enjoy It? Would You Play It Again?
46:03 - Bonus: Gods Love Dinosaurs

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