Railway Rivals

Railway Rivals is a classic that throws you straight onto the tracks for a railway race! Think of it as the grandfather of many modern train games, where the fun lies in drawing your own lines on the hexagonal board. You use marker pens that wipe off easily with a damp cloth, so don't worry about making a mess. The game works in phases: first, you spend some cash to lay down your routes, connecting cities and filling your pockets. Once a certain number of cities are linked, the race begins! Cities are drawn randomly, and whoever finishes first and second gets some extra cash. After a few races, it's time to expand the network again, build more tracks, and head into the next competition. Building over mountains costs more, but can shorten the route. And check this out: you can build parallel lines to others for a fee, or even connect to an opponent's track and rent its use when it's your turn to race. The board comes with a UK map on one side and a US map on the other, both full of fun challenges that ensure every game is different. Creator David Watts even released extra maps for those who want more! The reimplemented version is Dampfross. It's a game that, despite its simplicity, offers good doses of strategy and fun for anyone who enjoys trains and a good competition.