Japan (fan expansion for Age of Steam)

2005

BGG Geek Rating

5.5

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BGG Average Rating

7.8

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Players

3-4

Weight

4.00/5.00

Playtime

120 min

Age

12+

⚙️ Game Mechanics

How this game works - core systems and player actions

Tile Placement Pick-up and Deliver

📂 Categories

Trains Expansion for Base-game Print & Play Transportation Fan Expansion Economic Trains

🏢 Publishers

(Self-Published)

📖 About This Game

Age of Steam Expansion - Japan made was made available as a free print-and-play expansion for the Age of Steam base game. This map is intended to be played with 3 or 4 players, with the map reputedly playing best with 3. Japan features high terrain building costs, including many mountains, and water hexes that can be bridged for a $6 build. The Locomotive action has been underpowered, providing a temporary +1 link bump only for the turn it is selected. Urbanization's city upgrade also costs as one of a player's track builds.