- BGG rating
- 8.3
Railways of the Lost Atlas: Landmarks of the Lost Atlas
- 1–7 players
- 60–300 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2026
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,648
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Railways of the Lost Atlas
2024
Rules assistance for Railways of the Lost Atlas
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 60–300 min
- 10+
- Complexity 3.9/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Railways of the Lost Atlas
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Railways of the Lost Atlas is a board game released in 2024 for 1–5 players, 60–300 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jacob Schacht and Kevin Delger and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Auction / Bidding.
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About the game
Railways of the Lost Atlas is an 18xx-style game set in a shifting landscape. The map, built by players as part of set-up, is different for each play. Players take on the role of individual investors who launch minor companies, build infrastructure, and generate revenue to increase their stock value or reinvest in the company. Minor companies eventually merge into major ones that have more freedom to expand their operations. The twelve minor companies have distinct abilities that persist even after merging into a major to make for different combinations and unique company identities. Enjoy multiple game modes and modular options that allow groups to tailor the game to their needs.
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Designers
Publishers
- テンデイズゲームズ (TendaysGames)
- MTS Games
- 4GAMES
- Asterisk Games
Questions and answers
Railways of the Lost Atlas supports 1–5 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 Railways of the Lost Atlas is 60–300 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 Railways of the Lost Atlas for ages 10 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.
Railways of the Lost Atlas has a complexity rating of 3.9 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.
Railways of the Lost Atlas belongs to these categories: Economic and Trains. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Auction / Bidding. 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 Railways of the Lost Atlas are: Jacob Schacht and Kevin Delger. 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 Railways of the Lost Atlas as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.