Manufacturer:
Capstone Games
The
Iron Rail series focuses on rail network developments in various geographic regions around the world at a time when iron and steam powered locomotives were the best means of transportation. Player interaction, route building, and stock investments are key features of the series.
It is a beautiful day on the Emerald Isle and over the rolling green hills we spot a puff of dark smoke. Is it a fire? No, we hear the bright peep of a whistle. It is the 3PM train from Dublin, pulling into our station with a clank of drivers and a whoosh of braking steam.
Irish Gauge is a game about building the railroads across Ireland. Savvy investors leverage their special interests to bring the railroads to their businesses.
Irish Gauge is a game of simple rules with varied strategies and tactics.
Contents:1 Game Board
95 Wooden Locomotives
30 Dividend Cubes
5 Dividend Disks
70 Currency Cards
16 Stock Cards
1 Linen Bag
1 Rule Book
Ages: 12+
Players: 3-5
Game Length: 60 minutes
Mechanisms:
• Auction/Bidding
• Network and Route Building
• Stock Holding