1985 BGG rank #25784

The American Goldrush 1849

2–10 players 20–120 min Ages 12+ 1.0/5 complexity 5.5/10 rating

About this game

The players start in Fort Sutter with various equipment and some rations. Either pan gold in the rivers, or dig gold out of the hills. Perils such as grizzlies, pumas, and bandits can cause set backs. To win the player who survives to bring the most gold back to the Fort wins.

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Push Your Luck Pick-up and Deliver Roll / Spin and Move Dice Rolling American West Economic

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