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Rules assistance for Maglev Metro: Barcelona & Chicago
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 15+
Rules assistant for Maglev Metro: Barcelona & Chicago
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Maglev Metro: Barcelona & Chicago is an expansion for Maglev Metro released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 15 and up. It was designed by Ted Alspach and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and End Game Bonuses.
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About the game
Welcome to the World of Tomorrow! State-of-the-art magnetic levitation technology has allowed for newer, faster, and stealthier transportation for both humans and robots. Civilization is expanding to modern cities across the globe, distant planets, and even into the quantum realm. Only one maglev railway company can lead the 22nd Century to a bright new dawn! This expansion includes a double-sided triple layered map with Chicago on one side and Barcelona on the other. BARCELONA EXPANSION Transform the aging metro system by upgrading rail lines and shutting down unneeded stations in this Gaudi-inspired expansion. For each station you shut down, obtain a Unit Extension which provides additional permanent robots and allows each action to be upgraded up to 5 robots! CHICAGO EXPANSION Revitalize downtown Chicago by upgrading the L trains to Maglev technology. Obtain unlimited bonus cards by dropping off passengers at the Loop. This Windy City expansion introduces new cards and strategies. Collect action tokens to be used on future turns! —description from the publisher
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- Bézier Games
Questions and answers
Maglev Metro: Barcelona & Chicago 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.
The listed playing time for Maglev Metro: Barcelona & Chicago is 60–90 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 Maglev Metro: Barcelona & Chicago for ages 15 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.
Maglev Metro: Barcelona & Chicago belongs to these categories: Trains, Science Fiction, and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and End Game Bonuses. 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 Metro: Barcelona & Chicago 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 Maglev Metro: Barcelona & Chicago 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.