
- 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 Railroad Rivals: Robber Baron Expansion
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Railroad Rivals: Robber Baron Expansion is an expansion for Railroad Rivals released in 2019 for 2–6 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Glenn Drover and its main mechanics are Pick-up and Deliver.
The Robber Baron Expansion adds new content to the game. Also adds everything to allow 6 Railroad Rivals to play the game.
Railroad Rivals: Robber Baron Expansion supports 2–6 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 Railroad Rivals: Robber Baron Expansion 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 Railroad Rivals: Robber Baron Expansion for ages 8 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.
Railroad Rivals: Robber Baron Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Railroad Rivals: Robber Baron Expansion belongs to these categories: Trains. Its main mechanics are 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 Railroad Rivals: Robber Baron Expansion are: Glenn Drover. 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 Railroad Rivals: Robber Baron Expansion as an expansion for Railroad Rivals. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Railroad Rivals to use it. Check that your edition of Railroad Rivals is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.