# Railroad Tiles: Countryside Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.75 / 5
- **Designers**: Hjalmar Hach, Lorenzo Silva
- **Artists**: Francesco De Benedittis, Marta Tranquilli
- **Publishers**: Horrible Guild, Cranio Creations, GaGa Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Farming, Trains, Transportation
- **Mechanics**: Connections, Map Addition, Pattern Building, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you enjoy Railroad Tiles and want an extra challenge, this rural expansion is for you! It adds a very interesting tactical layer with animals and pastures.New animals and barnsStrategic pasture planningMore challenges with objectivesExpands the base game wellMore complex animal rulesManaging penalties is crucialCan increase difficultyFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready for a rural challenge in Railroad Tiles: Countryside Expansion! If you thought the base game was a breeze, think again. This expansion introduces a layer of complexity that will really make you scratch your head. The main goal is to create massive pastures by gathering as many animals of the same type as possible. But pay attention: things work differently here. The animal pawns you get are tied to a specific column of tiles during the draft, and they don't go on routes like other components. Instead, they need to be placed in barns that appear on the new field tiles. These tiles can also feature fences, which are crucial for separating your pastures. Watch out for villages and towns, as they also act as barriers for pastures. Scoring is a delicate ballet: you get 1 point per animal, plus 1 for each identical animal in the same pasture, up to a maximum of 5 points. But if you place more than one animal of the same type in the same pasture, it's penalty time! Each extra animal beyond the first costs you a point and is removed. Objective tiles, like the Vineyard and the Hills, add another strategic spice, requiring you to plan your fields and animals with precision. This expansion is a treat for those who enjoy a bit more thinking and want to add an extra layer of strategy to Railroad Tiles.

## FAQ
### Does this expansion add many new rules?
Yes, it introduces specific mechanics for animals and barns, which slightly change how you interact with field tiles and score points.

### Is it much harder than the base game?
It's considered one of the more challenging expansions, as it requires more careful planning to avoid penalties with animals and optimize pasture scoring.

### How many players does this expansion support?
It's for 1 to 4 players, just like the base game Railroad Tiles.

### Does the playtime change with this expansion?
The playtime remains the same, around 30 minutes, but the complexity of decisions might make the game feel a bit longer for some.

### Do I need the base game Railroad Tiles to play with this expansion?
Absolutely! This is an expansion and requires the base game Railroad Tiles to be played.

### Is it worth it for someone just starting with Railroad Tiles?
It might be better to start with the base game to get familiar with the core mechanics. This expansion is more suitable for players who have mastered the game and are looking for a new challenge.

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