How many players is Railways of Nippon?

Railways of Nippon plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Railways of Nippon take to play?

A game of Railways of Nippon takes 90–120 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Railways of Nippon any good?

Railways of Nippon rates 7.7/10 from 354 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a trains game built around auction/bidding, network and route building, pick-up and deliver.

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Railways of Nippon (2018)

2–4 players · 90–120 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.7 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 90–120 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 7.7/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like trains games — medium-light complexity, plays in 90–120 min.

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About Railways of Nippon

Lay track, move goods and fulfill contracts on the island of Japan.

Trains

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver · Designer: Glenn Drover, Hisashi Hayashi, Martin Wallace

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Railways of Nippon FAQ

How many players is Railways of Nippon?: Railways of Nippon plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Railways of Nippon take to play?: A game of Railways of Nippon takes 90–120 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Railways of Nippon any good?: Railways of Nippon rates 7.7/10 from 354 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a trains game built around auction/bidding, network and route building, pick-up and deliver.