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Jupiter2000: /* Game Anatomy */

2025-02-16T21:50:16Z

Game Anatomy

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	* Build a building.		* '''Build a building.'''

	** The buildings do not have to be built in order, but your choice will usually be limited by the number of craftsmen on your player board.		** The buildings do not have to be built in order, but your choice will usually be limited by the number of craftsmen on your player board.
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	* Move your train.		* '''Move your train.'''

	** When you move your train, skip over any occupied spaces (this also applies if you ever have to move your train backwards).		** When you move your train, skip over any occupied spaces (this also applies if you ever have to move your train backwards).
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	* Hire more workers.		* '''Hire more workers.'''

	** The cost to hire is based on which row the worker has been placed on.		** The cost to hire is based on which row the worker has been placed on.
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	* Trade with the natives/outlaws.		* '''Trade with the natives/outlaws.'''

	** Pick up the native/outlaw tile and gain coins or an exchange token based on its position. Note that you cannot pick up one of these tiles by landing on it.		** Pick up the native/outlaw tile and gain coins or an exchange token based on its position. Note that you cannot pick up one of these tiles by landing on it.


	* Clear a hazard.		* '''Clear a hazard.'''

	** Pay money, then pick up a hazard tile of your choice from the board. (Notice that you can also pick up a hazard tile for free whenever you place a cowboy on the 4th space on the cowboy track.)		** Pay money, then pick up a hazard tile of your choice from the board. (Notice that you can also pick up a hazard tile for free whenever you place a cowboy on the 4th space on the cowboy track.)
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	* Take auxiliary actions.		* '''Take auxiliary actions.'''

	** These will let you take any of your unlocked auxiliary actions, usually twice.		** These will let you take any of your unlocked auxiliary actions, usually twice.
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	End game is triggered when a player places a worker tile onto the last space of the job market, moving the job market token off the bottom of the market. They finish their turn, and each other player has a last turn.		End game is triggered when a player places a worker tile onto the last space of the job market, moving the job market token off the bottom of the market. They finish their turn, and each other player has a last turn.

	Then scoring takes place:		'''Then scoring takes place:'''

	*1 VP per 5 dollars		*1 VP per 5 dollars

Jupiter2000 at 21:45, 16 February 2025

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OneTomato: /* Building Actions */

2023-05-05T17:06:45Z

Building Actions

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	** The buildings do not have to be built in order, but your choice will usually be limited by the number of craftsmen on your player board.		** The buildings do not have to be built in order, but your choice will usually be limited by the number of craftsmen on your player board.
	** Each building tile shows how many craftsmen it requires, and you must usually spend 2 coins for each craftsman. However, you can overbuild one of your tiles already on the board if you have as many craftsmen as the difference between those required for the original building and the new one; if you do this, you pay only for the extra craftsmen (the original building is permanently lost, and does not give you any victory points).		** Each building tile shows how many craftsmen it requires, and you must usually spend 2 coins for each craftsman. However, you can overbuild one of your tiles already on the board if you have as many craftsmen as the difference between those required for the original building and the new one; if you do this, you pay only for the extra craftsmen (the original building is permanently lost, and does not give you any victory points).
	** Note that you will earn points just for having buildings on the map.
	** Building tiles on the map award points to their owners at the end of the game, both because they have points marked on them, and because they might contribute to achieving objective cards or claiming points from Stationmaster tiles.		** Building tiles on the map award points to their owners at the end of the game, both because they have points marked on them, and because they might contribute to achieving objective cards or claiming points from Stationmaster tiles.

OneTomato: /* Building Actions */

2023-05-05T17:05:28Z

Building Actions

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	These are some of the common building actions. Note that all of these actions are optional and can be performed in any order.		These are some of the common building actions. Note that all of these actions are optional and can be performed in any order.
	* Discard ~~a card~~ for money. The tile will tell you which ~~cards~~ to discard and how much you will receive for it.		* Discard one or two cards for money. The tile will tell you which card(s) to discard and how much you will receive for doing so. Note that you can make only a single discard, even if you have other cards in hand that match the building action.

	* Go to the cattle market.		* Go to the cattle market.
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	** When you buy a card, it goes to your discard pile (where it will return to your draw pile once you have run out of cards to draw).		** When you buy a card, it goes to your discard pile (where it will return to your draw pile once you have run out of cards to draw).
	** You may use these available cowboys in any combination of purchases, including taking the same purchase action twice.		** You may use these available cowboys in any combination of purchases, including taking the same purchase action twice.
	** You can also use 1 cowboy to add 2 more cards to the cattle market. Note that you ~~will earn~~ points ~~just for having these~~ cows ~~in your deck~~.		** You can also use 1 cowboy to add 2 more cards to the cattle market.
			** Note that you do not lose any cowboys by using them at the market - you only need to have them on your player board.
			** All of the cows that you purchase at the market give you the victory points marked on them at the end of the game (the cows that you start with do not give any victory points).

	* Build a building.		* Build a building.
	** ~~Buildings are restricted based on~~ the number of craftsmen ~~available~~.		** The buildings do not have to be built in order, but your choice will usually be limited by the number of craftsmen on your player board.
	** Each building ~~will tell you~~ how many craftsmen ~~are required~~, and ~~for each craftsmen used this way,~~ you ~~will~~ spend 2 coins.		** Each building tile shows how many craftsmen it requires, and you must usually spend 2 coins for each craftsman. However, you can overbuild one of your tiles already on the board if you have as many craftsmen as the difference between those required for the original building and the new one; if you do this, you pay only for the extra craftsmen (the original building is permanently lost, and does not give you any victory points).
	** Alternatively, you ~~may remodel an existing~~ building ~~by paying~~ the ~~difference in~~ craftsmen~~, but~~ the ~~old~~ building is permanently lost.
	** Note that you will earn points just for having buildings on the map.		** Note that you will earn points just for having buildings on the map.
			** Building tiles on the map award points to their owners at the end of the game, both because they have points marked on them, and because they might contribute to achieving objective cards or claiming points from Stationmaster tiles.

	* Move your train.		* Move your train.
	** When you move your train, skip over any occupied spaces (this also applies if you ever have to move your train backwards).		** When you move your train, skip over any occupied spaces (this also applies if you ever have to move your train backwards).
	** Some ~~of these~~ actions ~~will be~~ dependent on the number of engineers. ~~You can also use~~ these to move to ~~the stations - if~~ you end your movement there, you can pay to place a disc on the station, gaining points and another ability.		** Some train movement actions are free and some require a payment, whilst the movement allowed by others is dependent on the number of engineers you have, including the one you start with.
	** ~~You~~ can also ~~trade a worker for~~ the ~~stationmaster~~ tile, ~~also gaining~~ a one-time bonus and some conditional victory points.		** All of these actions allow you to move to an unoccupied station siding. If you end your movement at a station and there is not already one of your discs there, you can pay (but you don't have to - you might just want to block the station!) to place a disc on the station, gaining points and uncovering another ability on your player mat. Note that if you do not place a disc, you cannot do so in a future turn unless you first leave the station and then return.
			** In the turn when you place a disc on a station, you can also take the Stationmaster tile, if it is still available, by replacing it with one of your purchased workers (not one of the workers you start with). This will give you a one-time bonus or one or two permanent certificates, and possibly also some conditional victory points at the end of the game. Note that you lose the chance to take the Stationmaster tile if you do not do so in the turn when you place your disc.

	* Hire more workers.		* Hire more workers.
	** The cost to hire is based on which row the worker is placed on.		** The cost to hire is based on which row the worker has been placed on.
	** Only workers above the round marker are available.		** Only workers in rows above the round marker are available.
	** If hiring a worker covers an action on your board, immediately perform that action if able.		** If hiring a worker covers an action on your board, immediately perform that action if able.
	** Workers in the 5th and 6th column of your board are worth extra points.		** Workers in the 5th and 6th column of your board are worth extra points - up to 24 points in total if you fill all of the worker spaces.

	* Trade with the natives/outlaws.		* Trade with the natives/outlaws.
	** Pick up the native/outlaw tile and gain coins based on its position.		** Pick up the native/outlaw tile and gain coins or an exchange token based on its position. Note that you cannot pick up one of these tiles by landing on it.

	* Clear a hazard.		* Clear a hazard.
	** Pay money, then pick up the hazard tile.		** Pay money, then pick up a hazard tile of your choice from the board. (Notice that you can also pick up a hazard tile for free whenever you place a cowboy on the 4th space on the cowboy track.)
	** These will ~~also~~ award points at the end of the game.		** These tiles will award points at the end of the game, both because they have points marked on them, and because they might contribute to achieving objective cards or claiming points from Stationmaster tiles.

	* Take auxiliary actions.		* Take auxiliary actions.
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	==== Cleanup ====		==== Cleanup ====

	During the cleanup phase, draw until you have 4 cards in hand (potentially more if you've removed the discs to increase your hand size). ~~Any~~ cards that were ~~previously~~ in your hand ~~are kept~~.		During the cleanup phase, draw until you have 4 cards in hand (potentially more if you've removed the discs to increase your hand size). You must keep any cards that were left in your hand, including objective cards (objective cards can be played to the table at any time during your turn, but such objectives cards must be satisfied at the end of the game, otherwise they will impose a victory point penalty).

	==== End Game ====		==== End Game ====
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	*1 VP per 5 dollars		*1 VP per 5 dollars

	*VP from tiles on the board		*VP from building tiles on the board

	*VP from disks on the city crests		*VP from disks on the city crests (don't forget to subtract 6 VP for each disc that you placed on Kansas City).

	*VP next to train stations ~~with disks on~~		*VP next to train stations where you have a disc.

	*VP from hazard tiles		*VP from hazard tiles
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	*VP from all cattle cards with VP's on		*VP from all cattle cards with VP's on

	*VP's from all ~~objectives~~ in the ~~deck~~, ~~moving them to personal~~ objective ~~area~~.		*VP's from all your objective cards, whether in your decks or on the table. Note that each building, hazard tile, etc can be counted towards only one objective.

	*Subtract VP's ~~from unfulfilled objectives~~		*Subtract VP's for any objective cards <u>on the table</u> that were not completely satisfied.

	*VP's from ~~station master~~ tiles.		*VP's from Stationmaster tiles. Note that buildings, hazard tiles, etc can be counted towards these VP's even if they have already been 'used' to satisfy objective cards.

	*VP's from workers in 5th or 6th ~~row~~		*VP's from workers in 5th or 6th column on your player board (so a maximum of 24 VP's).

	*VP from certain ~~locations~~ on ~~the~~ player ~~card~~		*VP's from removing certain discs on your player board.

	*2 VP for the job market token.		*2 VP for the job market token.

AmassGamesYouTube at 12:22, 22 April 2023

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	~~How~~ to ~~play https://youtu~~.~~be/DrUS-kv7l2A~~		In Great Western Trail, you'll play the role of mid-1800's-era ranchers traversing the American west in order to trade cattle and develop the area leading west. You'll do this by moving along the trail, taking an action related to the space you end up, and restocking your cattle. Periodically you'll arrive at Kansas City to make a bigger trade and develop your abilities even further. This is a game containing a mix of deck building, tile placement, and engine development. Players earn points based on their cards, buildings placed, the deliveries made, how far their train can reach, and various other measures. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins!
	[[Category:Board games]]		[[Category:Board games]]
	In Great Western Trail, you'll play the role of mid-1800's-era ranchers traversing the American west in order to trade cattle and develop the area leading west. You'll do this by moving along the trail, taking an action related to the space you end up, and restocking your cattle. Periodically you'll arrive at Kansas City to make a bigger trade and develop your abilities even further. This is a game containing a mix of deck building, tile placement, and engine development. Players earn points based on their cards, buildings placed, the deliveries made, how far their train can reach, and various other measures. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins!

	== Game Anatomy ==		== Game Anatomy ==

AmassGamesYouTube at 11:39, 13 February 2023

2023-02-13T11:39:29Z

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			How to play https://youtu.be/DrUS-kv7l2A
	[[Category:Board games]]		[[Category:Board games]]
	In Great Western Trail, you'll play the role of mid-1800's-era ranchers traversing the American west in order to trade cattle and develop the area leading west. You'll do this by moving along the trail, taking an action related to the space you end up, and restocking your cattle. Periodically you'll arrive at Kansas City to make a bigger trade and develop your abilities even further. This is a game containing a mix of deck building, tile placement, and engine development. Players earn points based on their cards, buildings placed, the deliveries made, how far their train can reach, and various other measures. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins!		In Great Western Trail, you'll play the role of mid-1800's-era ranchers traversing the American west in order to trade cattle and develop the area leading west. You'll do this by moving along the trail, taking an action related to the space you end up, and restocking your cattle. Periodically you'll arrive at Kansas City to make a bigger trade and develop your abilities even further. This is a game containing a mix of deck building, tile placement, and engine development. Players earn points based on their cards, buildings placed, the deliveries made, how far their train can reach, and various other measures. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins!

Tricuspa: Added Category

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Added Category

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			[[Category:Board games]]
	In Great Western Trail, you'll play the role of mid-1800's-era ranchers traversing the American west in order to trade cattle and develop the area leading west. You'll do this by moving along the trail, taking an action related to the space you end up, and restocking your cattle. Periodically you'll arrive at Kansas City to make a bigger trade and develop your abilities even further. This is a game containing a mix of deck building, tile placement, and engine development. Players earn points based on their cards, buildings placed, the deliveries made, how far their train can reach, and various other measures. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins!		In Great Western Trail, you'll play the role of mid-1800's-era ranchers traversing the American west in order to trade cattle and develop the area leading west. You'll do this by moving along the trail, taking an action related to the space you end up, and restocking your cattle. Periodically you'll arrive at Kansas City to make a bigger trade and develop your abilities even further. This is a game containing a mix of deck building, tile placement, and engine development. Players earn points based on their cards, buildings placed, the deliveries made, how far their train can reach, and various other measures. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins!

Tricky Warlord at 16:27, 9 May 2022

2022-05-09T16:27:53Z

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	These are some of the common building actions. Note that all of these actions are optional and can be performed in any order.		These are some of the common building actions. Note that all of these actions are optional and can be performed in any order.
	* Discard a card for money. The tile will tell you which cards to discard and how much you will receive for it.		* Discard a card for money. The tile will tell you which cards to discard and how much you will receive for it.

	* Go to the cattle market.		* Go to the cattle market.
	** For each cowboy you have, you can take a certain number of actions - these actions are listed along the bottom of the board.		** For each cowboy you have, you can take a certain number of actions - these actions are listed along the bottom of the board.
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	** You may use these available cowboys in any combination of purchases, including taking the same purchase action twice.		** You may use these available cowboys in any combination of purchases, including taking the same purchase action twice.
	** You can also use 1 cowboy to add 2 more cards to the cattle market. Note that you will earn points just for having these cows in your deck.		** You can also use 1 cowboy to add 2 more cards to the cattle market. Note that you will earn points just for having these cows in your deck.

	* Build a building.		* Build a building.
	** Buildings are restricted based on the number of craftsmen available.		** Buildings are restricted based on the number of craftsmen available.
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	** Alternatively, you may remodel an existing building by paying the difference in craftsmen, but the old building is permanently lost.		** Alternatively, you may remodel an existing building by paying the difference in craftsmen, but the old building is permanently lost.
	** Note that you will earn points just for having buildings on the map.		** Note that you will earn points just for having buildings on the map.

	* Move your train.		* Move your train.
	** When you move your train, skip over any occupied spaces (this also applies if you ever have to move your train backwards).		** When you move your train, skip over any occupied spaces (this also applies if you ever have to move your train backwards).
	** Some of these actions will be dependent on the number of engineers. You can also use these to move to the stations - if you end your movement there, you can pay to place a disc on the station, gaining points and another ability.		** Some of these actions will be dependent on the number of engineers. You can also use these to move to the stations - if you end your movement there, you can pay to place a disc on the station, gaining points and another ability.
	** You can also trade a worker for the stationmaster tile, also gaining a one-time bonus and some conditional victory points.		** You can also trade a worker for the stationmaster tile, also gaining a one-time bonus and some conditional victory points.

	* Hire more workers.		* Hire more workers.
	** The cost to hire is based on which row the worker is placed on.		** The cost to hire is based on which row the worker is placed on.
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	** If hiring a worker covers an action on your board, immediately perform that action if able.		** If hiring a worker covers an action on your board, immediately perform that action if able.
	** Workers in the 5th and 6th column of your board are worth extra points.		** Workers in the 5th and 6th column of your board are worth extra points.

	* Trade with the natives/outlaws.		* Trade with the natives/outlaws.
	** Pick up the native/outlaw tile and gain coins based on its position.		** Pick up the native/outlaw tile and gain coins based on its position.

	* Clear a hazard.		* Clear a hazard.
	** Pay money, then pick up the hazard tile.		** Pay money, then pick up the hazard tile.
	** These will also award points at the end of the game.		** These will also award points at the end of the game.

	* Take auxiliary actions.		* Take auxiliary actions.
	** These will let you take any of your unlocked auxiliary actions, usually twice.		** These will let you take any of your unlocked auxiliary actions, usually twice.
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	==== End Game ====		==== End Game ====

	End game is triggered when a player places a worker tile onto the last space of the job market, moving the job market token off the bottom of the market. They finish their turn, and each other player has a last turn. Then scoring takes place:		End game is triggered when a player places a worker tile onto the last space of the job market, moving the job market token off the bottom of the market. They finish their turn, and each other player has a last turn.
	1 VP per 5 dollars
	VP from tiles on the board		Then scoring takes place:
	VP from disks on the city crests
	VP next to train stations with disks on		*1 VP per 5 dollars
	VP from hazard tiles
	VP from all cattle cards with VP's on		*VP from tiles on the board
	VP's from all objectives in the deck, moving them to personal objective area.
	Subtract VP's from unfulfilled objectives		*VP from disks on the city crests
	VP's from station master tiles.
	VP's from workers in 5th or 6th row		*VP next to train stations with disks on
	VP from certain locations on the player card
	2 VP for the job market token.		*VP from hazard tiles

			*VP from all cattle cards with VP's on

			*VP's from all objectives in the deck, moving them to personal objective area.

			*Subtract VP's from unfulfilled objectives

			*VP's from station master tiles.

			*VP's from workers in 5th or 6th row

			*VP from certain locations on the player card

			*2 VP for the job market token.

Tricky Warlord at 16:24, 9 May 2022

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	During the cleanup phase, draw until you have 4 cards in hand (potentially more if you've removed the discs to increase your hand size). Any cards that were previously in your hand are kept.		During the cleanup phase, draw until you have 4 cards in hand (potentially more if you've removed the discs to increase your hand size). Any cards that were previously in your hand are kept.

			==== End Game ====

			End game is triggered when a player places a worker tile onto the last space of the job market, moving the job market token off the bottom of the market. They finish their turn, and each other player has a last turn. Then scoring takes place:
			1 VP per 5 dollars
			VP from tiles on the board
			VP from disks on the city crests
			VP next to train stations with disks on
			VP from hazard tiles
			VP from all cattle cards with VP's on
			VP's from all objectives in the deck, moving them to personal objective area.
			Subtract VP's from unfulfilled objectives
			VP's from station master tiles.
			VP's from workers in 5th or 6th row
			VP from certain locations on the player card
			2 VP for the job market token.

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Game Anatomy: bullet formatting

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	* Go to the cattle market.		* Go to the cattle market.

	** For each cowboy you have, you can take a certain number of actions - these actions are listed along the bottom of the board.		** For each cowboy you have, you can take a certain number of actions - these actions are listed along the bottom of the board.
	** In general, you can use some number of cowboys to acquire a card of a certain number at a specific cost.		** In general, you can use some number of cowboys to acquire a card of a certain number at a specific cost.
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	** Note that you do not lose any cowboys by using them at the market - you only need to have them on your player board.		** Note that you do not lose any cowboys by using them at the market - you only need to have them on your player board.
	** All of the cows that you purchase at the market give you the victory points marked on them at the end of the game (the cows that you start with do not give any victory points).		** All of the cows that you purchase at the market give you the victory points marked on them at the end of the game (the cows that you start with do not give any victory points).


	* Build a building.		* Build a building.

	** The buildings do not have to be built in order, but your choice will usually be limited by the number of craftsmen on your player board.		** The buildings do not have to be built in order, but your choice will usually be limited by the number of craftsmen on your player board.
	** Each building tile shows how many craftsmen it requires, and you must usually spend 2 coins for each craftsman. However, you can overbuild one of your tiles already on the board if you have as many craftsmen as the difference between those required for the original building and the new one; if you do this, you pay only for the extra craftsmen (the original building is permanently lost, and does not give you any victory points).		** Each building tile shows how many craftsmen it requires, and you must usually spend 2 coins for each craftsman. However, you can overbuild one of your tiles already on the board if you have as many craftsmen as the difference between those required for the original building and the new one; if you do this, you pay only for the extra craftsmen (the original building is permanently lost, and does not give you any victory points).
	** Building tiles on the map award points to their owners at the end of the game, both because they have points marked on them, and because they might contribute to achieving objective cards or claiming points from Stationmaster tiles.		** Building tiles on the map award points to their owners at the end of the game, both because they have points marked on them, and because they might contribute to achieving objective cards or claiming points from Stationmaster tiles.


	* Move your train.		* Move your train.

	** When you move your train, skip over any occupied spaces (this also applies if you ever have to move your train backwards).		** When you move your train, skip over any occupied spaces (this also applies if you ever have to move your train backwards).
	** Some train movement actions are free and some require a payment, whilst the movement allowed by others is dependent on the number of engineers you have, including the one you start with.		** Some train movement actions are free and some require a payment, whilst the movement allowed by others is dependent on the number of engineers you have, including the one you start with.
	** All of these actions allow you to move to an unoccupied station siding. If you end your movement at a station and there is not already one of your discs there, you can pay (but you don't have to - you might just want to block the station!) to place a disc on the station, gaining points and uncovering another ability on your player mat. Note that if you do not place a disc, you cannot do so in a future turn unless you first leave the station and then return.		** All of these actions allow you to move to an unoccupied station siding. If you end your movement at a station and there is not already one of your discs there, you can pay (but you don't have to - you might just want to block the station!) to place a disc on the station, gaining points and uncovering another ability on your player mat. Note that if you do not place a disc, you cannot do so in a future turn unless you first leave the station and then return.
	** In the turn when you place a disc on a station, you can also take the Stationmaster tile, if it is still available, by replacing it with one of your purchased workers (not one of the workers you start with). This will give you a one-time bonus or one or two permanent certificates, and possibly also some conditional victory points at the end of the game. Note that you lose the chance to take the Stationmaster tile if you do not do so in the turn when you place your disc.		** In the turn when you place a disc on a station, you can also take the Stationmaster tile, if it is still available, by replacing it with one of your purchased workers (not one of the workers you start with). This will give you a one-time bonus or one or two permanent certificates, and possibly also some conditional victory points at the end of the game. Note that you lose the chance to take the Stationmaster tile if you do not do so in the turn when you place your disc.


	* Hire more workers.		* Hire more workers.

	** The cost to hire is based on which row the worker has been placed on.		** The cost to hire is based on which row the worker has been placed on.
	** Only workers in rows above the round marker are available.		** Only workers in rows above the round marker are available.
	** If hiring a worker covers an action on your board, immediately perform that action if able.		** If hiring a worker covers an action on your board, immediately perform that action if able.
	** Workers in the 5th and 6th column of your board are worth extra points - up to 24 points in total if you fill all of the worker spaces.		** Workers in the 5th and 6th column of your board are worth extra points - up to 24 points in total if you fill all of the worker spaces.


	* Trade with the natives/outlaws.		* Trade with the natives/outlaws.

	** Pick up the native/outlaw tile and gain coins or an exchange token based on its position. Note that you cannot pick up one of these tiles by landing on it.		** Pick up the native/outlaw tile and gain coins or an exchange token based on its position. Note that you cannot pick up one of these tiles by landing on it.


	* Clear a hazard.		* Clear a hazard.

	** Pay money, then pick up a hazard tile of your choice from the board. (Notice that you can also pick up a hazard tile for free whenever you place a cowboy on the 4th space on the cowboy track.)		** Pay money, then pick up a hazard tile of your choice from the board. (Notice that you can also pick up a hazard tile for free whenever you place a cowboy on the 4th space on the cowboy track.)
	** These tiles will award points at the end of the game, both because they have points marked on them, and because they might contribute to achieving objective cards or claiming points from Stationmaster tiles.		** These tiles will award points at the end of the game, both because they have points marked on them, and because they might contribute to achieving objective cards or claiming points from Stationmaster tiles.


	* Take auxiliary actions.		* Take auxiliary actions.

	** These will let you take any of your unlocked auxiliary actions, usually twice.		** These will let you take any of your unlocked auxiliary actions, usually twice.

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	The central board and the area immediately around it consists of:		The central board and the area immediately around it consists of:
	- The game map, with the trail itself appearing as a dotted line.		* The game map, with the trail itself appearing as a dotted line.
	- Various buildings showing the different actions that can be taken. Gray buildings are neutral and can be used by all players. Buildings of a specific player color can only be used by that player. Square outlines are spaces that can be built on by a player later. Other tokens are hazards and require a money cost to move through.		* Various buildings showing the different actions that can be taken. Gray buildings are neutral and can be used by all players. Buildings of a specific player color can only be used by that player. Square outlines are spaces that can be built on by a player later. Other tokens are hazards and require a money cost to move through.
	- The delivery track, along the top edge of the board. As you complete the trail, you can place discs on here for points and other bonuses (or penalties).		* The delivery track, along the top edge of the board. As you complete the trail, you can place discs on here for points and other bonuses (or penalties).
	- The train station, appearing just under the delivery track and continuing along the right edge of the board. You can upgrade the stations along this for additional points and bonuses.		* The train station, appearing just under the delivery track and continuing along the right edge of the board. You can upgrade the stations along this for additional points and bonuses.
	- The worker market, along the left side of the board. This shows the workers available for hire. It also shows the approximate game progress - if the marker along the right side of it is scrolled off the board, the game will end shortly after.		* The worker market, along the left side of the board. This shows the workers available for hire. It also shows the approximate game progress - if the marker along the right side of it is scrolled off the board, the game will end shortly after.
	- The cattle market, shown under the board. This allows you to purchase more cattle.		* The cattle market, shown under the board. This allows you to purchase more cattle.
	- The objective display, shown under that. This allows you to pick up new objectives.		* The objective display, shown under that. This allows you to pick up new objectives.

	Each player has their own board, which also shows:		Each player has their own board, which also shows:
	- The overall turn structure, shown along the top of the board. This shows your movement, actions, and cleanup parameters, which can be upgraded as the game proceeds.		* The overall turn structure, shown along the top of the board. This shows your movement, actions, and cleanup parameters, which can be upgraded as the game proceeds.
	- Auxiliary actions, shown on the left side of this board. These show various actions you can take - if the disc next to the action has been removed, you can take this action.		* Auxiliary actions, shown on the left side of this board. These show various actions you can take - if the disc next to the action has been removed, you can take this action.
	- Your workers, in the center of your board. The number of cowboys, craftsmen, and engineers are shown here, along with bonuses for hiring these workers.		* Your workers, in the center of your board. The number of cowboys, craftsmen, and engineers are shown here, along with bonuses for hiring these workers.
	- Your certificates, represented by ribbons along the right side of your board. These can be spent in order to get a higher value hand.		* Your certificates, represented by ribbons along the right side of your board. These can be spent in order to get a higher value hand.
	- Your buildings still left to build, represented by tiles of your player color.		* Your buildings still left to build, represented by tiles of your player color.
	- Your cattle cards. These can be spent on various actions for money, or taken to the end of the trail for a delivery.		* Your cattle cards. These can be spent on various actions for money, or taken to the end of the trail for a delivery.
	- Your objectives. You can complete these for extra points.		* Your objectives. You can complete these for extra points.

	== What To Do On Your Turn ==		== What To Do On Your Turn ==