
- BGG rank
- BGG #245
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Railways of the World
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2005

Rules assistance for Maglev Maps: Volume 1
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Maglev Maps: Volume 1 is an expansion for Maglev Metro released in 2023 for 1–4 players. It was designed by Ted Alspach and Dale Yu and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, End Game Bonuses, and Network and Route Building.
Six mind-bending maps for Maglev Metro! Each double-sided, recessed map has new technologies just waiting to be explored, including new and enhanced actions, stations, and passengers. New rules and mechanics make playing each map a unique experience, while still feeling very much like Maglev Metro. —description from the publisher
Maglev Maps: Volume 1 supports 1–4 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.
Maglev Maps: Volume 1 has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Maglev Maps: Volume 1 belongs to these categories: Trains and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, End Game Bonuses, and Network and Route Building. 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 Maglev Maps: Volume 1 are: Ted Alspach and Dale Yu. 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 Maglev Maps: Volume 1 as an expansion for Maglev Metro. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Maglev Metro to use it. Check that your edition of Maglev Metro is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.