How many players is U.S. Telegraph?

U.S. Telegraph plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does U.S. Telegraph take to play?

A game of U.S. Telegraph takes 45–60 min, at medium-light complexity (1.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is U.S. Telegraph any good?

U.S. Telegraph rates 7.0/10 from 292 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a american west / territory building game built around connections, modular board, network and route building.

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U.S. Telegraph (2018)

2–4 players · 45–60 min · age 10+ · ★ 7.0 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 45–60 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 7.0/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like american west games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45–60 min.

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About U.S. Telegraph

U.S. Telegraph, first released as Attika, is set in the United States of the 19th century when the first transcontinental telegraph was built. Each player develops their own city to participate in the telegraph construction, trying to take the choicest (i.e., least expensive) plots of land for themselves.

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American West Territory Building

Mechanics: Connections, Modular Board, Network and Route Building, Tile Placement

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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U.S. Telegraph FAQ

How many players is U.S. Telegraph?: U.S. Telegraph plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does U.S. Telegraph take to play?: A game of U.S. Telegraph takes 45–60 min, at medium-light complexity (1.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is U.S. Telegraph any good?: U.S. Telegraph rates 7.0/10 from 292 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a american west / territory building game built around connections, modular board, network and route building.