# Railways of the World: The Card Game Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.08 / 5
- **Designers**: James Eastham, Steve Ellis (II)
- **Artists**: David Oram
- **Publishers**: Eagle-Gryphon Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Trains
- **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Pick-up and Deliver, Set Collection

## Verdict
This game is perfect for train and card game enthusiasts, with simple yet strategic gameplay. The expansion adds new mechanisms and challenges, making the game even more appealing.Simple gameplayDeep strategyExpansion with new mechanismsRequires attention and planningCan be complex for beginnersHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
In Railways of the World: The Card Game, players use track cards and city cards to build railroad routes and deliver goods. As the game progresses, players work to connect more cities, upgrade their engines, and deliver goods through a network of routes. The expansion adds new mechanisms, such as tunnels, switchers, gray cities, and barons, which provide new scoring options and challenges. With simple yet strategic gameplay, this game is perfect for train and card game enthusiasts.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2-4 players

### What is the playtime?
45-60 minutes

### What is the complexity level of the game?
Medium

### What comes in the box?
Track cards, city cards, tunnels, switchers, gray cities, and barons

### Who is this game for?
Train and card game enthusiasts

### Is it necessary to know the base game to play the expansion?
Yes, it is recommended to know the base game to enjoy the expansion

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