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Rules assistance for Railways Through Time
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- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for Railways Through Time
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Railways Through Time is an expansion for Railways of the World released in 2011 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Charlie Bink and its main mechanics are Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver, and Multiple Maps.
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About the game
Railways Through Time is an expansion for Railways of the World. It requires the pieces, tiles, money, trains, bonds, and rules of the original game, but comes with an innovative board that takes the Railways of the World family in a whole new direction by introducing a third dimension: time. This rules of this new expansion follow the basic gameplay and pick-up and deliver mechanism of the Railways of the World series but introduce the idea of time travel between different eras. A similar concept was released as an expansion for Age of Steam, called Age of Steam Expansion: Time Traveler.
Designers
Publishers
- Eagle-Gryphon Games
Questions and answers
Railways Through Time 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 Through Time 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.
The catalogue lists Railways Through Time for ages 13 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 Through Time has a complexity rating of 2.7 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 Through Time belongs to these categories: Trains, Science Fiction, and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver, and Multiple Maps. 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 Through Time are: Charlie Bink. 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 Through Time 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.