# Small Railroad Empires ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2021 - **BGG Rating**: 6.6 - **BGG Rank**: #8945 - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 30-60 min - **Weight**: 2.30 / 5 - **Designers**: Milan Tasevski - **Artists**: Milan Tasevski - **Publishers**: Archona Games, Board Game Rookie, Jing Studio - **Categories**: Trains, Transportation - **Mechanics**: Hexagon Grid, Modular Board, Open Drafting, Pick-up and Deliver, Set Collection, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict If you love laying tracks and racing for achievements, Small Railroad Empires will hook you.Fast and easy to learnEver‑changing mapsAchievements add tensionOnly up to 4 playersLimited strategic depthRECOMMENDED ## Description Small Railroad Empires is a breezy, fast‑paced game for 1‑4 players that puts you in the shoes of a budding rail magnate. On your turn you place two trains onto the modular board, paying gold for the terrain your tracks cross – hills cost more than plains, so route planning matters. Once a track connects a producing industry to a city that needs that good, you dispatch a train to deliver it and earn gold based on the track’s length. But the real race is for prestige: achievements such as being the first to make four deliveries or to build three tunnels grant extra prestige points. When everyone runs out of tracks to lay, the game ends and the player with the most prestige wins. Hexagonal grid and modular board ensure a fresh map each time, while open drafting of trains and routes gives plenty of strategic depth. Variable player powers add a personal twist, making each session feel distinct. Combining track‑laying, set collection, and pick‑up‑and‑deliver mechanics in a 30‑60 minute playtime, it’s perfect for fans of transport games who want a light yet engaging experience. ## FAQ ### How many players can join? 1 to 4 players, best with 2‑4. ### How long does a game take? Usually 30–60 minutes, depending on player count. ### What is the game’s complexity? Light (weight 2.3/5), easy to learn and quick to play. ### What components are included? Modular hex board, plastic train pieces, industry and city tiles, gold tokens, achievement cards, and prestige markers. ### Who is the game for? Fans of transport, route‑building and short, casual sessions who don’t need deep strategy. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 26.66 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3201284&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 29.50 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6862212&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 30.17 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6723596&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 33.49 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3202652&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 38.57 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3439077&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 41.27 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6410410&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 43.60 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6077846&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 46.25 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3375791&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/38085/small-railroad-empires?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com