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Board Game Geek Rating: 7.45. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.69. This game is for 2 to 6 players and was published in 2021. It's the retail edition of the Railways of the World 10th Anniversary Edition board game by Eagle Gryphon Games, including the core board game. Railways of the World (2009) is a new - improved edition of the base game in the popular Railways of the World series. First published as Railroad Tycoon in 2005, it brings several upgrades to the original. Start your journey in the early Age of Steam with a locomotive (the famous John Bull, North America's first locomotive) and a mission card. Build your small railroad network into a huge empire. Connect major cities like New York and Chicago, earn the most money, develop better locomotives, and even build the Transcontinental Railway across North America! There are multiple expansions with different maps. The base game comes with an engine placards, railroad tiles, train tokens, money, bonds, and more. It also includes a game - board of the eastern US and a mounted map of Mexico. This game follows other Winsome train games by the designer. Railroad Tycoon simplified Age of Steam's mechanics to appeal to a wider audience. A revised reprint in 2010 improved components. Note: The Railroad Tycoon board is large (about 36x45 inches, 91x114 cm), needing a big table or floor space. Similar to Steam. We're happy to support campaigns so you can buy this game online at TheGameSteward. A good portion of your spend on this game will back new Kickstarter games. If you have purchase questions or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.
How to play: First, distribute the locomotive (the John Bull) and the Tycoon'mission' card to each player. Then, start building your railroad network by placing railroad tiles and train tokens on the game - board. Try to connect cities like New York and Chicago to earn money. As you play, you can develop bigger and faster locomotives. You can also use expansions to add new maps and gameplay elements. If you want to, you can even aim to build the Transcontinental Railway. Attention: The game board is very large, so make sure you have a big table or enough floor space to play. When handling the components, be gentle to avoid damage. Maintenance: Keep the game components in a dry and cool place. If the cards get dirty, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean them. If you're not using the expansions, store them separately to avoid losing any pieces. Enjoy your game of the Railways of the World!
