# Age of Steam Expansion: Scotland

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2006
- **BGG Rating**: 7.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 3.86 / 5
- **Designers**: Kevin Duffy
- **Artists**: Brandon Pennington, Kevin Duffy, Maarten D. de Jong, Piotr Słaby
- **Publishers**: (Web published), Phalanx Games Polska
- **Categories**: Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Fan Expansion, Print & Play, Trains, Transportation
- **Mechanics**: Pick-up and Deliver, Tile Placement

## Verdict
The ultimate-duel-setup for Age of Steam fans!Balanced two-player-experienceHighly strategic map layoutPerfectly tight-gameplayRequires the base gameStrictly for two playersRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you are an Age of Steam enthusiast who craves a more balanced and intense head-to-head-experience, get your steam engine ready! The Scotland expansion is a specialized map, originally designed by Kevin Duffy, specifically tailored for two-player-only-action. What started as a community-driven Print & Play-style-concept has evolved into a staple for competitive-minded players.

The Scotland map shifts the-dynamic from the multi-player-chaos of the base game into a tight, strategic duel. Every-route-placement and-every-resource-management decision carries immense weight. You aren't just building a network; you are fighting for territory and-logistical-dominance in a much more focused-environment. The-map-layout forces players to engage with each other constantly, making it a perfect-test-of-skill.

Over the years, this expansion has seen several iterations, including a redesign by Phalanx Games Polska and beautiful-graphics by Board of the Loom. Most recently, it has been integrated into the Age of Steam Deluxe edition by Eagle-Gryphon Games, ensuring high-quality-production for modern players. Whether you are looking to master the art of the duel or simply want a fresh-scenery for your-railway-empire, Scotland delivers a high-stakes-challenge that keeps the-engine-running. It is a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their Age of Steam-experience from a casual-session to a serious-tactical-battle!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game?
Yes! This is a map expansion, so you'll need the core Age of Steam-components to play.

### Can I play with more than 2 players?
While you could try, the map is specifically balanced and designed for a 2-player-duel.

### Is it harder than the base game?
It feels more intense because you-can't-hide from your opponent, but the rules remain the same.

### What is the-vibe of this map?
It's tight, competitive, and rewards players who can plan several-steps ahead.

### Where can I get it?
It's most easily found as part of the Age of Steam Deluxe edition.