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What this is
In Imperial Steam, players plan, build, and expand their railway network during the Industrial Age of Austria. Rail development changes the value of shared companies, forcing players to think as both operators and investors.
At a glance
- Players
- 2–4
- Listed play time
- 120 minutes
- Minimum age
- 12 and up
- First published
- 2021
- Designer
- Alexander Huemer
- Box size
- 29.6 × 29.6 × 8.3 cm
- Photographs
- 1
How players rate Imperial Steam
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability6.1/10
- Ease of teach5.5/10
- Gateway friendliness6.0/10
- Component quality7.7/10
- Table presence5.8/10
- Travel friendliness6.3/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate5.6SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessGentle4.2FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced5.8Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent6.1Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityModerate2.7LightHeavy
- Decision complexityLight2.4SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencyMinimal2.2No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table4.6Lap trayTwo tables
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Rules & files
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Box & shelf
29.6 × 29.6 × 8.3 cm
- Shelf volume
- 7.3 L
- Shelf width used
- 8.3 cm
- Per Kallax cube
- 3
Source: measured