# Railways of Portugal: Hotel Magnate Promo Card

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 90-120 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Publishers**: Eagle-Gryphon Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Trains, Transportation
- **Mechanics**: Auction / Bidding, Network and Route Building, Open Drafting, Pick-up and Deliver, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Perfect for base game owners looking for a fresh strategic objective. Simple yet effective.Adds a new scoring layerEncourages hotel collectionEasy to integrate into gameplayRequires the base game to workExtremely limited content (single card)FOR GENRE FANS

## Description
You know that one small detail that can completely shift your strategy at the table? 'Hotel Magnate' is exactly that. It's a promotional goal card designed for Railways of Portugal, aimed at those who love expanding their business and dominating the hotel network. Unlike other titles in the Railways series, the Portugal version is quite generous with the number of hotel cards available, and this card leverages that specific point to reward players who accumulate the most establishments by the end of the game.

In practice, it adds a new layer of scoring. If you're the type of player who enjoys long-term planning and wants to turn your railway network into a hospitality empire, this card is the nudge you needed. It doesn't change the basic rules of route building or pick-up and deliver, but it creates an extra incentive to focus on hotels while your opponents might be chasing other goals. It's a small component, but one that shifts the priority dynamics throughout the match.

Keep in mind that, as a promotional item (courtesy of Never Bored Gaming), it serves as a 'seasoning' for the base experience. If you already enjoy the weight of an expert-level game and the complexity of managing transport networks, having this additional goal makes the point race even more intense. It's your chance to prove who the true Portuguese hotel tycoon is while the locomotives cross the map. If you already own the base game and want to breathe new life into your sessions, this card is a simple and effective addition.

## FAQ
### What's inside the box?
It's just a single promotional goal card; it's not a full game or a large expansion.

### Do I need the base game to use it?
Yes, absolutely. It is a supplement for Railways of Portugal.

### Does it change the game rules?
It doesn't change the core rules, it just adds a new way to score points at the end of the game.

### How many players can use it?
It follows the base game's player count, supporting 2 to 4 players.

### Is the game complex?
The card itself is simple, but it fits into an 'Expert' level game, so get ready for some heavy thinking!