Great Western Trail: El Paso is a strategic board game where players take on the roles of cattle ranchers driving their herds to the city of El Paso.
This streamlined version of the classic Great Western Trail retains the beloved core mechanics — such as buying cattle, building structures, and developing railway routes — but in a faster, more compact format.
🚂 Gameplay Overview
In El Paso, players will:
- Buy cattle to improve the value of their herds.
- Construct buildings to unlock new actions and opportunities.
- Expand the railway network and secure valuable contracts.
Designed for quicker play sessions, this edition is perfect for newcomers discovering the series and experienced fans seeking a faster, travel-friendly version of the Great Western Trail experience.
📦 Box Contents
- 1 game board
- 4 player boards
- 1 cattle board
- 1 building board
- 4 cowherd miniatures
- 55 coins
- 8 ownership markers
- 4 certificate markers
- 16 trade tokens
- 1 score pad
- 4 train cards
- 11 bot cards
- 91 cattle cards
- 48 worker cards
- 6 neutral building tiles
- 12 communal building tiles
- 1 rulebook
🎯 Key Features
- Streamlined Gameplay: A quicker, more accessible version of the original Great Western Trail.
- Deep Strategy: Includes deck management, action optimization, and route planning.
- Solo and Multiplayer Modes: Play solo against an AI or with 2–4 players.
- Travel-Friendly Design: Compact box and fabric board, ideal for gaming on the go.