Tinners' Trail*
Tinners' Trail takes you back to 19th century Cornwall, where you dive into the world of copper and tin mining. Your goal is to extract these valuable resources efficiently, keeping an eye on market prices to sell at peak times. Strategic placement of developments like ports, adits, and trains will reduce your mining costs. The twist? Your earnings should be reinvested in industries beyond Cornwall to rack up victory points. The sooner you invest, the better the returns.
Gameplay Overview
- Strategic Mining: Decide where and when to mine copper and tin, maximizing profits.
- Market Timing: Keep a close eye on fluctuating resource prices to sell at the optimum moment.
- Development Placement: Wisely position your ports, adits, and trains to slash mining costs.
Special Features
- Reinvestment Strategy: Use your mining proceeds to invest in external industries, securing victory points.
- Dynamic Market: Navigate a constantly changing market to make the most of your sales.
Conclusion
Tinners' Trail offers a blend of strategic resource management and economic planning, set against the historically rich backdrop of Cornwall's mining era. It's a game that challenges players to think ahead, balance immediate gains with future investments, and adapt to the ebb and flow of market demands. Perfect for those who love a mix of history, strategy, and economics in their board gaming experience.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
- 3 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
We like Tinners' Trail so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 17 in The best games from Martin Wallace 🇬🇧👨
- Position 21 in The best games where you can measure progress over time with a time tracker ⌚️