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Base game
Age of Steam
Kritiku rating
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- Published
- 2002
- Reach
- Well known
- Players
- 1–6
- Play time
- 120 min
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- Economic
- Post-Napoleonic
- Trains
- Transportation
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Main mechanics
- Auction & bidding
- Route building
- Dice rolling
- Spatial puzzle
- Tile laying
- Direct conflict
- Legacy & campaign
- Auction & bidding: Value is set by what players are willing to pay.
- Route building: You connect points on a map and defend the connection.
- Dice rolling: Dice create swing and force you to adapt.
- Spatial puzzle: Fitting shapes together efficiently is the challenge.
Full publisher description
Steam-belching iron horses roar across the wild plains! Age of Steam relives the era when pioneering U.S. railroads built the tracks that transformed America's economy. The cut-throat action is centered on the industrial powerhouses of the growing nation: Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, and beyond. Challenges that await you: Can you finance both the most extensive track network and the most powerful locomotives? Which routes will give the best returns on their costs? Can you beat the opposition to the most lucrative shipments? Will you make enough money to pay your aggressive creditors? Competition is brutal, with the game usually going to the player who plans most carefully. Each self-contained phase in the game keeps players constantly involved in making vital decisions and interacting with other players. Age of Steam also allows towns to be developed into cities, ensuring that no two games are exactly the same. See also Age of Steam FAQ
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