If you're already a fan of building railway empires, get your tracks ready, because Railways of Europe is here to give your Railways of the World experience a serious upgrade! Designed by Glenn Drover—one of the masterminds behind the original game—this expansion brings a fresh breeze by transporting the action to the European setting. But don't be fooled: it's not just about swapping the map. While you'll reuse almost everything you already know (pieces, trains, money, shares, and even the core rules), the expansion introduces a brand-new card deck and a completely redesigned map of the European continent, demanding entirely new connection strategies.

Background trivia: the publishing history of this game is a total corporate rollercoaster! It emerged from a somewhat complicated relationship between Eagle Games and the Railroad Tycoon license, making it a bit of an 'outlaw' in the market for a while. Ultimately, though, what matters is what happens at the table. The expansion adjusts the balance for the new setting, introducing subtle rule tweaks that make the game feel like a fresh experience while maintaining the comfortable familiarity of the original system.

In practice, you'll find yourself managing routes, participating in tense auctions, and trying to deliver cargo efficiently while watching opponents block crucial paths. It's the kind of expansion that doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, but rather polishes what was already excellent, offering more depth and a new board to explore. If you enjoy medium-weight strategy games where logistics and timing are everything, Railways of Europe is the fuel your Railways of the World sessions have been missing.