Iron Rail #1: Irish Gauge

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:

Ages: 12+
Players: 3-5
Game Length: 60 minutes

Mechanisms:
• Auction/Bidding
• Network and Route Building
• Stock Holding