Trick of the Rails

Themed on the rise of the American railway period, Trick of the Rails combines 18XX-like portfolio management and a trick-taking card game. Players collect stock certificates and make the companies more valuable by laying the rail network.

Designer: Hisashi Hayashi
Artist: Todd Sanders (Graphics), Ian O'Toole (Cover)
Released: November 2016
Players: 3-5 players
Ages: 13+
Time: 20 minutes

"A very intriguing game and I like this game...I think it's really neat! I think it's a cool idea...if it was reprinted, I think it's one that people should check out!"
- Tom Vasel, The Dice Tower

"If this one's not on your radar I would certainly recommend it. Thumbs up from me."
- Zee Garcia, The Dice Tower