Steam-belching iron horses roar over the wild plains! Age of Steam relives the era when pioneering U.S. railroads constructed the tracks that transformed America's economy. The cut-throat action is focused on the industrial powerhouses of the growing nation: Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, and beyond.

Challenges that will await you:

• Can you finance both the most extensive track network as well as the most powerful locomotives?
• Which routes will provide the best returns on their costs?
• Can you beat the competition to the most lucrative shipments?
• Will you make enough money to pay off your aggressive creditors?

Competition is brutal, with the game usually going to the player who plans the most carefully.

Every self-contained phase in the game keeps players constantly involved in making vital decisions and interacting with other players. Age of Steam also allows towns to be further developed into cities, ensuring that no two games are exactly the same.