20th Century Limited*

Join a key U.S. institution from the early 20th century by building the routes and reputation of the world’s most famous train: the 20th Century Limited. As tycoons of American railroads, players establish small independent lines that serve local towns, planning to sell them to larger companies while navigating tricky situations to secure their needs.

The game encapsulates the history of American railroads in about sixty minutes. Players act as railroad barons, founding small lines, expanding them into larger networks, and cycling through the game as they replicate the historical development of North America's railroad system. Simple track-building mechanics and demand cards guide players as they navigate choices between fulfilling requirements or constructing major rail lines that shaped America.