Economic · Industry / Manufacturing

Railway Boom

In the late 19th century, during the early Meiji era, Japan opened its first railway line between Shimbashi and Yokohama. This new mode of transportation sparked a railway boom across the country.

2–4 players120 minages 14heavy difficulty

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About the game

What is Railway Boom

In the late 19th century, during the early Meiji era, Japan opened its first railway line between Shimbashi and Yokohama. This new mode of transportation sparked a railway boom across the country.

Local entrepreneurs, and later powerful tycoons, established new companies that grew into large railway corporations throughout the Taishō and Shōwa eras.

As players, you will take on the roles of these tycoons, building and managing your own railway empires as you compete for the most renown.

Railway Boom recreates this era of industry through gameplay by having players balance resource management with the growth of their railways connecting various cities across Japan.

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Game details

Players: 2–4
Age: +14
Duration: 120 min
Difficulty: Heavy
Type: Board game
Year: 2025
Mechanics: Auction / Bidding · End Game Bonuses · Income
Categories: Economic · Industry / Manufacturing · Trains
Designer: Simone Luciani · Hisashi Hayashi
Publisher: Maldito Games · Arclight Games · Cranio Creations · Strohmann Games