- BGG rating
- 7.1
Railways of the World: The Card Game Expansion
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,651
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Railways of the World: The Card Game
2010
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- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Railways of the World: The Card Game
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Railways of the World: The Card Game is a board game released in 2010 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by James Eastham and Steve Ellis (II) and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Pick-up and Deliver, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Railways of the World The Card Game is a fast paced card game adaptation of the popular Railways of the World board game series. In Railways of the World The Card Game players use track cards and city cards to build a series of railroad routes and deliver goods. As the game progresses, players work to connect more cities, upgrade their engines for larger carrying capacity and deliver goods through a network of routes across the table. Railways of the World The Card Game provides two versions of rules: one the whole family can play, which is also a great way to introduce them to Railways of the World, and one for more experienced fans of the Railways of the World series.
Designers
Publishers
- Wargames Club Publishing
- Eagle-Gryphon Games
Questions and answers
Railways of the World: The Card Game supports 2–4 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 Railways of the World: The Card Game is 30–60 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 World: The Card Game 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.
Railways of the World: The Card Game has a complexity rating of 2.2 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: The Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game and Trains. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Pick-up and Deliver, and Open Drafting. 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 World: The Card Game are: James Eastham and Steve Ellis (II). 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 World: The Card Game 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.