⊿railways inc. After The RAIN
- Designer CRAZYRAT
- Publisher 一石ラボ (Isseki Labo)
- Illustration 別府さい (Sai Beppu)
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Players manage one of four railroad companies in a small country town, contributing to urban development. Across several phases, you build structures, lay tracks, and transport residents to work. Your construction impacts city growth, income, and points. The game challenges you to meet management policies while efficiently using resources to score the highest points.
Who Is This Game For?
This is a medium to heavy strategy game aimed at enthusiasts who enjoy economic simulations and strategic network building. With a playtime around 120 minutes, it requires patience and some prior experience. It is not a family game but suited for players interested in management and city-building mechanics.
How It Works
Each round consists of phases like construction and operation, where you spend resources to build and lay tracks. Mechanics like Contracts, Income, and Network and Route Building govern your company’s actions and resident transport. End Game Bonuses reward fulfilling company policies, city plans, and building combinations to affect your final score.
What Makes It Special
Designed by CRAZYRAT, ⊿railways inc. After The RAIN blends strategic city building with railway network management. Inspired by the Japanese video game A列車で行こう, it integrates Contracts, Income, and Network and Route Building for a complex economic experience.
Pro
- Combination of city building and railway network construction
- Complex economic simulation with contracts and income
- Strategic depth via end game bonuses
- Supports 2-4 players with moderate to long playtime
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Relatively long playtime of about 120 minutes
- Recommended for experienced players despite age 9+
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a small rural town evolving into a thriving city with skyscrapers through track laying and building construction. The focus is on urban development and managing railroad companies.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on understanding company policies and efficient resource management.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, the game supports 2-4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A full game takes about 120 minutes, which is considered an extended session.
What prior experience do I need?
Designed as a medium to heavy strategy game, it requires experience with economic simulations.
How does this compare to similar games?
It combines city building with detailed railway network and company management, inspired by the Japanese video game A列車で行こう.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and length, it is better suited for experienced players rather than families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of Contracts, Income, and Network and Route Building offers strategic depth and diverse choices.
Fazit
⊿railways inc. After The RAIN is recommended for players seeking a complex economic and city-building game with a railway theme. The roughly two-hour playtime demands strategy and patience.
