Prussian Railsdebuted in 2008 asPreuische Ostbahn, the second game inWinsome'sHistoric Railroads System, then was reprinted asGerman Railways.
Prussian Railsbuilds upon the system established inWabash Cannonballand takes the gameplay to Germany, 1840-1870, introducing an innovative player order mechanism to the system. In addition, each railroad has a special characteristic, based upon its history:
- Preuische Ostbahn - May build up to 4 track; 20 black track; Knigsberg start.
- Niederschlesische - No City Penalty; 17 brown track; Breslau start.
- Schsische - May build up to 2 track; 11 orange track; Leipzig start.
- Bayerische - Track cost -1 per hex; 16 blue track; Mnchen start.
- Main-Weser - Double one City Income; 14 yellow track; Kassel start.
- Badische - One free rural track/build; 15 red track; Mannheim start.
- Kln-Mindener - $5 maximum expediture/build; 12 purple track; Essen start.
- Berlin-Hamburger - Must connect both to receive Dividends; 13 green track; Wittenberge start.
3-5 Players
60 Minutes
Ages 12+