- BGG rank
- BGG #137
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Age of Steam
- 1–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2002
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Rules assistance for Railways of the World: Mines
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Railways of the World: Mines
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Railways of the World: Mines is an expansion for Railways of the World released in 2013 for 2–6 players. Its main mechanics are Network and Route Building and Pick-up and Deliver.
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About the game
This expansion includes four mine markers in each of the six player colors. These are to be used to mark which cities have mines owned by which players, as introduced in Railways of North America. This was one of four expansions released separately for Railways of the World (formerly Railroad Tycoon) that were subsequently bundled into the Railways of the World: Mini-Expansions item.
Editions
- Railways of the World: MinesenEagle-Gryphon Games2013
Publishers
- Eagle-Gryphon Games
Questions and answers
Railways of the World: Mines 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.
Railways of the World: Mines 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.
Railways of the World: Mines belongs to these categories: Trains, Transportation, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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 catalogue lists Railways of the World: Mines as an expansion for Railways of the World. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Railways of the World to use it. Check that your edition of Railways of the World is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.