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Steam (2009)

3–5 players · 90 min · age 10+ · ★ 7.6 on BGG

Players
3–5
Play time
90 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.6/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 10+ who like economic games — medium complexity, plays in 90 min.

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Rival railways compete to build networks and maximise profits by transporting goods.

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EconomicTrainsTransportation

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Loans, Network and Route Building, Ownership, Pick-up and Deliver, Tile Placement · Designer: Martin Wallace

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P

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Steam FAQ

How many players is Steam?
Steam plays with 3–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Steam take to play?
A game of Steam takes 90 min, at medium complexity (3.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Steam any good?
Steam rates 7.6/10 from 9,636 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / trains game built around auction/bidding, loans, network and route building.