
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,760
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Spectral Rails
- 3–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for Steam: Map Expansion #2
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Steam: Map Expansion #2 is an expansion for Steam released in 2011 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Morgan Dontanville and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Tile Placement, and Network and Route Building.
Steam: Map Expansion #2 provides three maps in the same pack that can be used with the Steam base game. One side of the four-panel game board features a map of Great Britain suitable for 3-4 players that's subtitled "Progress from Canals to Rails". The other side of the game board has two maps, each covering two panels of the game board: California 2090 ("Gain Prestige but Prepare for Disaster" for three players) and China ("Unite the Country on the Floodplains" for 2-4 players). Steam: Map Expansion #2 also includes an extra tile sheet for Steam.
Steam: Map Expansion #2 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 Steam: Map Expansion #2 is 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 Steam: Map Expansion #2 for ages 12 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.
Steam: Map Expansion #2 has a complexity rating of 3.7 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.
Steam: Map Expansion #2 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 credited designers of Steam: Map Expansion #2 are: Morgan Dontanville. 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 Steam: Map Expansion #2 as an expansion for Steam. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Steam to use it. Check that your edition of Steam is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.