
2012Hisashi Hayashi
Mainly reviews. Trains is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 26 reviews, 7 how-to-play guides, 6 recorded sessions, 2 unboxings, and 4 other videos.
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In the 19th century, shortly after the industrial revolution, railways quickly spread over the world. Japan, importing Western culture and eager to become one of the Grand Nations, saw the birth of many private railway companies and entered the Golden Age of railways. Eventually, as a result of the actions of powerful people and capitalists, many of these smaller companies gradually merged into larger ones. In Trains, the players are such capitalists, managing private railways companies and striving to become bigger and better than the competition. The game takes place during the 19th and 20th century in the 2012 OKAZU Brand edition, whereas the 2013 AEG/Pegasus edition is set in modern times, with bullet trains, freight trains and more. You will start with a small set of cards, but by building a more effective deck throughout the game, you will be able to place stations and lay rails over the maps of Osaka, Tokyo or other locations. The trick is to purchase the cards you want to use, then use them as effectively as possible. Gain enough points from your railways and you will ultimately manage the most powerful railroads in modern Japan! Trains is the first title in AEG's Destination Fun series! Continue your travels in the acclaimed Planes and Automobiles board games. Integrates with Trains: Rising Sun
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Trains has 45 videos from 39 creators: 26 reviews, 7 how-to-play guides, 6 playthroughs, 2 unboxings and 4 other videos. They date from 2012 to October 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "How to play Trains!" by Rundlii Gaming, which runs 14 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Trains Review" by Drive Thru Games. 25 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Trains - GameNight! Se2 Ep30" by BoardGameGeek, one of 6 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Bomb Busters, Yokohama, Level 10 and The Number, also by Hisashi Hayashi. It appears in convention videos from Gen Con 2013 and Spiel Essen 2012.
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From BoardGameGeek:
In the 19th century, shortly after the industrial revolution, railways quickly spread over the world. Japan, importing Western culture and eager to become one of the Grand Nations, saw the birth of many private railway companies and entered the Golden Age of railways. Eventually, as a result of the actions of powerful people and capitalists, many of these smaller companies gradually merged into larger ones. In Trains, the players are such capitalists, managing private railways companies and striving to become bigger and better than the competition. The game takes place during the 19th and 20th century in the 2012 OKAZU Brand edition, whereas the 2013 AEG/Pegasus edition is set in modern times, with bullet trains, freight trains and more. You will start with a small set of cards, but by building a more effective deck throughout the game, you will be able to place stations and lay rails over the maps of Osaka, Tokyo or other locations. The trick is to purchase the cards you want to use, then use them as effectively as possible. Gain enough points from your railways and you will ultimately manage the most powerful railroads in modern Japan! Trains is the first title in AEG's Destination Fun series! Continue your travels in the acclaimed Planes and Automobiles board games. Integrates with Trains: Rising Sun
Designer
Hisashi Hayashi
Artist
Ryo Nyamo
Publisher
OKAZU Brand
Categories
Mechanics