Railway Rivals (1979)

Why is Railway Rivals Popular?

Railway Rivals is considered a classic and one of the first modern railroading games. It is popular among board game enthusiasts due to its simple mechanics and high player interaction. The game is also significant because it allows players to compare the results of their games with the way that real railways developed in a particular area.

Game Components of Railway Rivals

– Hex-board
– Track tiles
– City tiles
– Train tokens
– Load tokens
– Money tokens
– Dice

Game Setup of Railway Rivals

Each player chooses a color and takes the corresponding train tokens, load tokens, and money tokens. The hex-board is placed in the center of the table. City tiles are randomly placed on the board. Each player starts with a certain amount of money and a train token on a city tile.

Gameplay Mechanics of Railway Rivals

Players take turns rolling the dice and using the result to move their train tokens. Players can lay track tiles to build their railway network and connect cities. Players can pick up and deliver load tokens to earn money. Players can also block their opponents’ routes by laying track tiles in strategic locations.

Game Objective of Railway Rivals

The objective of the game is to earn the most money by delivering loads and connecting cities with the railway network.

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