Creates a challenging puzzle from simple rules,Tight economy builds tension as players struggle for good cards,Combines economic and spatial strategy with a dab of interaction,
Nakedly mathematical as you compare various point scoring opportunities, Can feel repetitive after a few plays, Poor graphic design hides important icons on the small cards,
If you want some serious strategy for a small investment, look no further than Village Rails. Players buy route cards to build tracks in a 3x4 grid, aiming to maximise scoring features on their lines like signals and farms. That's a fun puzzle in itself...