Railways of the World
2–6 players • 120 min • Martin Wallace • 2005
- Designer
- Martin Wallace · Glenn Drover
- Publisher
- Eagle Games
- First published
- 2005
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Playing time
- 120 min
How it plays
Railways of the World plays 2–6 players and takes about 120 minutes to play.
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Where it came from
Railways of the World originated as the 2005 board game Railroad Tycoon, designed by Martin Wallace and published by Eagle Games. The game was created to provide a deep, strategic experience focused on the logistical challenges of building rail networks and delivering goods across a sprawling map, capturing the spirit of the historic industrial expansion in the United States.
The design emphasizes economic management and route planning, requiring players to balance debt, track construction, and the engine upgrades necessary to reach distant cities. Following the expiration of the original licensing agreement, the game was re-released as Railways of the World, which stripped away the specific brand elements while retaining the core gameplay mechanics that earned it a reputation as a hallmark of the 'pick-up and deliver' genre.
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About Railways of the World
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How do you play Railways of the World?
Railways of the World is a board game for 2–6 players, running about 2 hours. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Railways of the World for?
Railways of the World is built for 2–6 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Railways of the World take to play?
A game of Railways of the World is listed at about 2 hours. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
Who designed Railways of the World?
Railways of the World was designed by Martin Wallace and Glenn Drover. It's published by Eagle Games. The catalog gives its publication year as 2005.
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