Railway Boom (2022)

About this game

Players take on the role of one of the great industrialists of the Meiji, Taishō and Shōwa eras. To gain fame, you’ll need to manage 4 types of Resources. Spend Money to build lots of rail lines Use your Materials to gain better trains Invest Science in acquiring useful development cards Maintain your trains with Coal to prevent them from falling into disrepair. Plan your actions with this in mind and strive to become the best railway company! —description from the designer

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 5.
• Rules load. At 3.3/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 14 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.