
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,431
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Maglev Metro
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Age of Steam Expansion: Outer Space & Reversteam
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Age of Steam Expansion: Outer Space & Reversteam is an expansion for Age of Steam released in 2011 for 3–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Ted Alspach and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Network and Route Building, and Pick-up and Deliver.
Two out-of-this-world maps challenge your railroad building and delivering prowess. Outer Space requires "straight on" deliveries to ensure you don't shoot right by your destination, as well as a handy set of wormholes to get your goods across the galaxy quickly. Things are quite different in Reversteam, where not only has the traditional "great lakes" area been altered, but the cities want every kind of good except for their color. Available as part of the 2011 Steam/Age of Steam preorder pack from Bézier Games.
Age of Steam Expansion: Outer Space & Reversteam supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Age of Steam Expansion: Outer Space & Reversteam is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Age of Steam Expansion: Outer Space & Reversteam for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Age of Steam Expansion: Outer Space & Reversteam has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Age of Steam Expansion: Outer Space & Reversteam belongs to these categories: Trains and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Network and Route Building, and Pick-up and Deliver. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Age of Steam Expansion: Outer Space & Reversteam are: Ted Alspach. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Age of Steam Expansion: Outer Space & Reversteam as an expansion for Age of Steam. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Age of Steam to use it. Check that your edition of Age of Steam is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.