
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,023
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Tramways
- 1–5 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2016

2018
Rules assistance for Tramways Engineer's Workbook
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Tramways Engineer's Workbook is a board game released in 2018 for 1–2 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alban Viard and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Modular Board, and Network and Route Building.
Tramways Engineer's Workbook is a board game released in 2018 with minimalist components: 1 book of 100 laminated pages 2 erase pens a rule set of 16 pages In solo play, this is a book of puzzles; each puzzle adds a new rule, and you have to match the different goal within a given number of rounds. In duo play, the game becomes a competitive pick-up-and-deliver game with different victory conditions. In both configuration, you draw lines on the left side of the book which shows a grid map and you use tickets on the right side to perform actions. The entire book has a legacy feeling since at the end of the book, you will play with ALL the rules of Tramways, another game from the same author. Open the book, and draw lines to match the goals... —description from the designer
Tramways Engineer's Workbook supports 1–2 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 Tramways Engineer's Workbook is 10–30 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 Tramways Engineer's Workbook 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.
Tramways Engineer's Workbook has a complexity rating of 3.1 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.
Tramways Engineer's Workbook belongs to these categories: Trains, City Building, and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Modular Board, 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 Tramways Engineer's Workbook are: Alban Viard. 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 Tramways Engineer's Workbook 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.