The late 19th century the Meiji era. A spark sweeps across the country: the first railway line between Shimbashi and Yokohama ushers in an unprecedented boom . In Railway Boom you take on the role of a tycoon who through resourcefulness and ambition will transform an archipelago into a vibrant network of tracks and connected cities.

This strategic board game presents you with decisive choices: investing in new routes managing resources outbidding your rivals at auctions and building Japan's most prestigious railway network. Every decision is a gamble on the future every connection a step toward industrial glory.

If you love economic and planning games Railway Boom is your chance to relive the charm of an era when the future ran on two tracks. The challenge is open: will you become the tycoon who leads Japan towards modernity?

Why Railway Boom Will Make Your Table Rock:

An Age of Revolution : Experience the Railway Explosion of Meiji Japan
Auctions and resource management : a fierce battle to gain the best advantages
Network building : Weave cities and routes into an increasingly powerful network
Graphics by Ian O'Toole : elegance and functionality at the service of strategy