Age of Steam

Age of Steam

Economic, Post-Napoleonic, Trains

by John Bohrer, Martin Wallace

Score

7.5

Ratings

12,760

Published

2002

Players

1–6 players

BGG community rating

Ranked #138 on BoardGameGeek

Complexity

3.9

Medium-Heavy

Best with

4

players

Play time

120 min

Age

13+

Information

Players

1–6 players

Best with

4 players

Play time

120 min

Age

13+

Complexity

3.9 / 5 · Medium-Heavy

BGG Rank

#138

Published

2002

Designers

John Bohrer, Martin Wallace

Artists

Sean Brown, Peter Dennis, Paul Niemeyer, Ian O'Toole

Publishers

Warfrog Games, Arclight Games, CZ Cloud Soft Co. Ltd

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About

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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Categories & mechanics

EconomicPost-NapoleonicTrainsTransportationAuction / BiddingCatch the LeaderConnectionsDice RollingHexagon GridLoansNetwork and Route BuildingPick-up and DeliverPlayer EliminationScenario / Mission / Campaign GameSelection Order BidSolo / Solitaire GameTile PlacementTurn Order: AuctionVictory Points as a Resource

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