Steam, Now Due from Mayfair Games Q1 2009

Mayfair Games has announced a Q1 2009 release date for the revised version of Martin Wallace’s Age of Steam – now dubbed simply Steam. Here’s a short description from the publisher:

Designer Martin Wallace has revisited his classic design, streamlining it and creating not one, but two new versions of his masterpiece! Players new to the game can learn with rules that emphasize ease of play and a shortened play time, without losing the tension and excitement of the game. For those who are (or become) experienced with the game, a more challenging version introduces auctions and maintenance costs to challenge even the most savvy of players.

This new edition’s components are compatible with previous editions of Wallace’s game, so that current players can use their own maps with this edition. And this base set gives you all of the parts you need for 3 to 6 players to explore the world, starting with this set’s maps of New York and Germany’s Ruhr Valley.

Steam has a playing time of 90-120 minutes and will retail for $42. On BoardGameGeek, Mayfair’s Alex Yeager has posted more details about the new design as well as a production diary.

This game has been updated on Gone Cardboard.

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