# Tramways

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: #1977
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: 3.80 / 5
- **Designers**: Alban Viard
- **Artists**: Paul Laane, Sampo Sikiö
- **Publishers**: AVStudioGames, Delight, Fractal Juegos
- **Categories**: City Building, Trains, Transportation
- **Mechanics**: Auction / Bidding, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Income, Modular Board, Multi-Use Cards, Network and Route Building, Ownership, Pick-up and Deliver, Square Grid, Tile Placement, Turn Order: Auction, Variable Set-up, Zone of Control

## Verdict
If you enjoy strategy games with network building and a touch of auction, Tramways is a solid choice! It's a deep game that rewards careful planning.Engaging network buildingDeep and rewarding strategyDynamic turn order auctionTheme well integratedInitial learning curveInteraction can be indirectCan feel slow initiallyHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
In Tramways, you step into the shoes of a visionary entrepreneur in the 1920s Small City. After a brief (and likely deserved!) hiatus from the local CliniC, you decide to invest everything in building the tram network the city desperately needs. Your goal? To create the most efficient and profitable transport network, connecting citizens to key locations and, crucially, ensuring they use *your* network, not your rivals'.

The game unfolds over six rounds, each split into two critical phases. First, a tense auction determines player order and allows you to acquire valuable cards to enhance your deck. Be warned: going first might increase your stress levels! In the second phase, the action shifts to the board. You'll use your deck's cards to lay tracks, build stations, and expand your network across the city, all while managing passenger stress. The more you play cards, the more actions you can take, but accumulated stress can cost you precious victory points at the end.

Tramways masterfully blends route building, hand management, and an auction system for turn order, all wrapped in a well-executed urban transportation theme. Its complexity is moderate, but the strategic depth is considerable, especially with the modular board and variable setup ensuring each game is a fresh challenge. If you enjoy games with long-term planning and a dash of competitive interaction, Tramways might just be your next obsession.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate in Tramways?
Tramways is for 1 to 5 players, so you can play it solo or with a group.

### How long does a game take?
A game of Tramways typically lasts around 120 minutes, so set aside a good afternoon for it!

### What's the complexity level of the game?
The weight on BoardGameGeek is 3.8/5, indicating a complexity leaning towards 'expert'. It's not a game for casual beginners, but it's very rewarding for those who enjoy strategic thinking.

### Does the game have a solo mode?
Yes, Tramways includes rules for a solo player, allowing you to challenge yourself.

### Do the cards have multiple uses? How does that work?
Yes! The cards in Tramways are multi-use. You can use them for specific actions (like laying tracks, attracting passengers) or to generate income and victory points. This flexibility is key to the strategy.

### Is the turn order fixed or does it change?
The turn order is determined each round through an auction, which adds an interesting tactical layer and ensures no one is always stuck with the worst position.

### Is the board always the same?
No, Tramways uses a modular board and variable setup. This means the map changes with each game, significantly increasing replayability.

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