
- BGG rank
- BGG #296
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Indonesia
- 2–5 players
- 180–240 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2005

Rules assistance for Railways of the World: Mini Expansions
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Railways of the World: Mini Expansions is an expansion for Railways of the World released in 2013 for 2–6 players and 120 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Tile Placement, and Network and Route Building.
Contents: 6 sets of 16 Mini-Expansions (a total of 96 pieces) in the 6 original Railways of the World player colors. Use these as Hotels, Switch Tracks, Fuel Depots and Mines. NOTE: This item was initially announced as an accessory, but it also has rules. Depending on the exact version, these were included in print, or available as a download.
Railways of the World: Mini Expansions 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 Railways of the World: Mini Expansions is 120 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.
Railways of the World: Mini Expansions 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.
Railways of the World: Mini Expansions belongs to these categories: Trains, Transportation, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Tile Placement, 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 catalogue lists Railways of the World: Mini Expansions 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.