How many players is Spike?

Spike plays with 2–4 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does Spike take to play?

A game of Spike takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Spike rates 6.7/10 from 594 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a trains game built around network and route building, pick-up and deliver.

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Spike (2014)

2–4 players · 60 min · age 14+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 60 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.7/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 14+ who like trains games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Spike

It's the early 1900's and you are the owner of one of the fastest growing rail companies in the eastern USA. In Spike, you expand your rail network as you connect cities in order to pick up and deliver more goods; complete contracts and routes to bring in money to modernize your train; upgrade your engines, tenders and railcars to transport the most freight; and build farther, transport more, and amass wealth on your way to become "King of the Rails".

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Trains

Mechanics: Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver · Designer: Stephen Glenn

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Spike FAQ

How many players is Spike?: Spike plays with 2–4 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Spike take to play?: A game of Spike takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Spike any good?: Spike rates 6.7/10 from 594 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a trains game built around network and route building, pick-up and deliver.