Age of Steam Expansion

Description

Get ready to take your train game experience to the next level with the Age of Steam Expansion: California Gold Rush & Underground Railroad. This expansion pack is designed for 3 to 6 players and offers a playtime of around 120 minutes, so be prepared to dive in and strategize with your friends and family. The game rules may take some time to learn, but trust us, it's worth it. With its unique blend of Auction/Bidding, Commodity Speculation, Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver, and Tile Placement mechanics, this game is a real challenge. The expansion features two full-size, full-color mounted maps that fold up to fit neatly in both the Steam and Age of Steam boxes. The California Gold Rush map takes you back to the mid 1800s in Central California, where you'll be racing to lay claim to gold mines and build railroads to pick up the precious metal. With the option to pick up gold cubes instead of delivering regular goods or increasing your locomotive, you'll need to think carefully about your strategy to come out on top. Each gold cube you collect will increase your income by 5 points at the end of the game, so it's worth going for. On the other hand, the Underground Railroad map takes a more serious tone, set in the years leading up to the civil war in the Eastern United States. Here, you'll have the option to move slaves to freedom instead of delivering goods or increasing your locomotive, with the winner determined by who frees the most slaves without going bankrupt. Designed by Ted Alspach and first released in 2010, this expansion pack offers a fresh twist on the classic Age of Steam and Steam games. With its unique mechanics and historical settings, it's a must-have for fans of train games and strategy enthusiasts alike. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, the Age of Steam Expansion: California Gold Rush & Underground Railroad is sure to provide hours of engaging and challenging gameplay. So gather your friends, get ready to build some railroads, and see who will come out on top in this thrilling expansion pack.

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