Rio Grande Games
Balkan Railways
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BALKAN RAILWAYS: The Balkans have long been a land of mystery and strife. The promise of the newfangled railways has brought unusual co-operation to the leaders of the disparate states of this land.
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- HISTORIC SETTING: Build railroads across the rugged Balkans, uniting Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, Kosovo, and more in a wealth-driven race to connect East and West with the dream of a modern Orient Express.
- STRATEGIC ECONOMY: Players act as merchants and leaders investing in railways to build empires. Loans, opportunity, and strategic manipulation drive a no-luck economic competition for dominance.
- TOUGH DECISIONS: Each turn, players must choose one of four actions: start a railway, expand one, merge two, or purchase a business interest—each choice affects the economy and other players’ fortunes.
- NO-LUCK GAMEPLAY: Balkan Railways focuses entirely on economic and tactical decisions. No dice or cards determine success—only strategic planning and careful resource management determine the winner.
- COME OUT ON TOP: Perfect for 3–5 players, games last 45–90 minutes and offer a deeply competitive experience full of shifting alliances, hostile takeovers, and razor-sharp financial maneuvering.