Steam 2009
Designed by Martin Wallace
What it is
A medium-heavy economic, trains, transportation game for 3-6 players (~90 min), built around auction / bidding, loans, network and route building.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #343 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
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How to play Steam
Steam is a heavier strategy game (rated 3.5 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 3–6 players, runs about 90 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's an Economic, Trains and Transportation game where the core of play revolves around Auction / Bidding, Loans and Network and Route Building. A medium-heavy economic, trains, transportation game for 3-6 players (~90 min), built around auction / bidding, loans, network and route building. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #343 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
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