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Trambahn

Players

2

Time

30-45

Age

8+

Weight

1.8

Rating

6.95

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

Trambahn has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to be aware of and react to each other's strategies frequently. However, the game does not emphasize cooperation as much.

Replay value

Trambahn offers a high level of variability with its gameboard, allowing for different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds to the replay value, providing new content and gameplay elements. The game offers deep strategic possibilities and room for players to improve their tactics and strategies over time. The player interaction score is average. Trambahn scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. It is relatively easy to learn, making it accessible to a wide range of players. Overall, Trambahn has a strong replayability score of 8.0.

Luck profile

Trambahn has a moderate level of randomness impact, with random elements having a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game has a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with the outcome primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, and luck playing a minor role.

Overview

In Munich at the end of the 19th century, the successful new tramway needs expansion, and the two opposing players in Trambahn are competing for the contract. To do this, in a grid marked by cards players use their cards in three different ways: as passengers on the trams, as suggested stops on new routes to be built, and as money to pay for these routes. When laying out cards for suggested stops, players need to both match colors and build them in ascending order — but they also need to bring passengers to this tram line in order to score victory points for it. The cards resemble postcards that feature street cars in Munich and historical parts of the city.

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Credits

Designers

1
Helmut Ohley

Artists

1
Klemens Franz

Publishers

1
Lookout Games

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