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.
Players take on the role of one of the great industrialists of the Meiji, Taishō and Shōwa eras. To gain fame, you’ll need to manage 4 types of Resources.
- Spend Money to build lots of rail lines
- Use your Materials to gain better trains
- Invest Science in acquiring useful development cards
- Maintain your trains with Coal to prevent them from falling into disrepair.
Plan your actions with this in mind and strive to become the best railway company!
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.
Card Sleeves
Dice / Tower
Components
Organizer
Metal Coins
Mat & Board
Promos
Storage Box
