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2 - 5 players30 minMedium weight
The String Railway Collection
2025Hisashi Hayashi
2 - 5 players
20 - 45 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes
From BoardGameGeek
Originally published in 2009 and designed by Hisashi Hayashi (Yokohama, Trains, Metro X), String Railway is a 20-minute game in which players create their own map directly onto the table, complete with borders, mountains and rivers, then build atop it a network of railways, all made out of string. The sequel String Railway: Transport (now renamed String Railway: Cubed) combined the premise of String Railway with the weighty decision-making of games like Railways of the World, producing a mid-weight 45-minute game. In the game, players start with a map of stations already built and must balance the desire to upgrade their engines, and fulfill bespoke delivery contracts, with the need to quickly build a flexible train network that can transport goods to a range of destinations. The String Railway Collection packs both of these standalone games into a single small-box package and features vibrant updated artwork, improved graphic design, and a refined ruleset. -description from publisher
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Which video should I watch for The String Railway Collection?
The String Railway Collection has 4 videos from 3 creators: 1 review, 2 how-to-play guides and 1 unboxing. They date from 2023 to December 2024.
To learn the rules, start with "String Railway | Overview" by slickerdrips, which runs 9 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "🌱Short Preview of The String Railway Collection" by ShelfClutter.
If you like it, try Bomb Busters, Yokohama, Trains and Level 10, also by Hisashi Hayashi.
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About The String Railway Collection
From BoardGameGeek:
Originally published in 2009 and designed by Hisashi Hayashi (Yokohama, Trains, Metro X), String Railway is a 20-minute game in which players create their own map directly onto the table, complete with borders, mountains and rivers, then build atop it a network of railways, all made out of string. The sequel String Railway: Transport (now renamed String Railway: Cubed) combined the premise of String Railway with the weighty decision-making of games like Railways of the World, producing a mid-weight 45-minute game. In the game, players start with a map of stations already built and must balance the desire to upgrade their engines, and fulfill bespoke delivery contracts, with the need to quickly build a flexible train network that can transport goods to a range of destinations. The String Railway Collection packs both of these standalone games into a single small-box package and features vibrant updated artwork, improved graphic design, and a refined ruleset. -description from publisher
Designer
Hisashi Hayashi
Artist
Archie Edwards
Publisher
Play For Keeps
Categories
Territory BuildingTrains
Mechanics
Modular Board & Variable SetupNetwork and Route BuildingPick-up and Deliver