Isle of Trains Game Rules

Hey there! I’m here to fill you in on the rules of the Isle of Trains game. This is a fun and exciting game that you’ll love playing. So, let’s dive right in!

In the Isle of Trains game, you’ll take on the role of a train conductor. Your goal is to build the best and most efficient train possible. To do that, you’ll need to collect resources and complete contracts.

To start the game, each player is dealt a hand of five cards. These cards represent different resources and train cars. You can play a maximum of two cards each turn.

On your turn, you can perform one of three actions: play a card from your hand, draw two cards, or complete a contract.

Playing a card allows you to add a train car or resource to your train. You’ll need to match the color and number of the train car to the ones on your train.

Drawing two cards is a great way to replenish your hand and give yourself more options on future turns.

Completing a contract is a key way to earn points in the game. Contracts require you to have specific resources and train cars on your train. Once you meet the requirements, you can turn in the contract for points. The more complicated the contract, the more points it’s worth.

The game continues until the deck of cards is emptied. At that point, players tally up their points and the player with the most points wins.

That’s all there is to it! Now that you know the rules, it’s time to start playing Isle of Trains. Have fun building your train empire!

Hey there! So, imagine you’re a train operator. Your goal is to create the most incredible train and deliver goods to all sorts of cool places. Pretty awesome, right?

To make your train even more amazing, you’ll use cards in different ways. You can build train cars or buildings with them. These buildings will support your train line, and the train cars can transport the cargo you’ll need to load.

Now, here’s the fun part. When you load cargo onto another player’s train, you get a special bonus or action right away. It’s like getting a prize for helping out your opponents. Making it a win-win situation!

To win the game, you need to score the most points by building your train line and completing delivery contracts. It’s all about being strategic and efficient.

The Parts of a Train Card

Setting Up

Let me tell you about the process of getting everything ready so that you can start working with your assistant. It’s important to take some steps to set up your assistant, and in this section, I’ll guide you through the process.

Create an Account

The first thing you need to do is create an account. To do this, visit our website and click on the “Sign Up” button. You’ll be asked to provide some basic information, such as your name and email address. Once you’ve filled out the form, click on the “Create Account” button.

Choose a Subscription Plan

After creating your account, it’s time to choose a subscription plan. We offer different plans to suit your needs. Take some time to explore the options and select the plan that works best for you. Remember to consider the features and pricing of each plan to make an informed decision.

Enter Payment Information

Next, you’ll need to enter your payment information. This is necessary to complete the subscription process and ensure uninterrupted service. We use secure payment methods, so you don’t have to worry about the safety of your information.

Download the Assistant App

Once your account is set up and your payment information is entered, you can download the assistant app. Visit our website or the app store on your device, search for our app, and click on the download button. Follow the prompts to install the app on your device.

Getting Started

Now that you have everything set up, it’s time to start using your assistant. Here are a few tips to help you get started:

Explore the Features

Take some time to familiarize yourself with the features of your assistant. It can do a lot of things to make your life easier, so it’s worth exploring all the options. Whether it’s scheduling appointments, answering questions, or providing updates, your assistant is here to assist you.

Customize Your Settings

Make your assistant work just the way you want it to by customizing your settings. You can adjust the language, notification preferences, and other options to suit your needs. Take advantage of these customization options to tailor your assistant to your liking.

Ask for Help

If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to ask for help. Our support team is available to assist you with any issues or concerns you may have. They can guide you through troubleshooting steps and offer solutions to any problems you encounter.

Conclusion

Setting up and getting started with your assistant is an exciting process. By following these steps, you’ll be able to make the most out of your assistant’s capabilities. Whether it’s organizing your schedule, providing information, or simply keeping you company, your assistant is here to make your life easier. So go ahead, dive in, and enjoy the benefits of having a personal assistant at your fingertips.

1. When we start playing the game, we all begin with a Level 1 Engine that we put right there on the table, face-up, where everyone can see it. We also get dealt 5 cards from the deck.
2. There are 6 special Contract Delivery Cards that we put in the center of the table. We make sure to put them face-up so that we can all see them clearly. This forms the Isle of Trains.
3. All the other cards, including any Level 1 Engines that we didn’t use, go into a pile in the middle of the table. That’s our draw pile.
4. To decide who goes first, we figure out who rode a train most recently. That person gets to be the first player.

The Exciting World of Game Play

Hey there, it’s time to dive into the awesome adventure of playing a game! Let’s check out how it all goes down.

First, we gather around in a circle, starting with me and going in a clockwise direction. Each of us gets to take two Actions on our turn. Here are the things we can do:

1. Grab a Card: I reach out to the draw pile and snatch the top card. It’s like finding treasure!
2. Build My Empire: I can take a card from my hand and use it to build up my playing area. But here’s the catch: I have to pay the cost of the card by sending some other cards to the discard pile.
3. Deliver and Load: Another fun option is to load a card from my hand onto someone else’s train car. I just need to make sure it matches the type of cargo they can take on.
4. Make Deliveries: Ah, the thrill of seeing my cargo reach its destination! I deliver cargo cards from my train to the discard pile. In return, I get to claim contract cards and draw new ones. It’s like striking gold!

Now, here’s the exciting part: I can use my two actions to do the same thing twice or mix it up and try different things. It’s all about strategy and making the right moves!

But wait, there’s a rule we need to remember: I can’t choose an action that I can’t actually do. It’s like trying to fly without wings – it just won’t work. So, no delivering cargo if I don’t have any loaded up. Makes sense, right?

Now that you know the ropes, it’s time to jump in and experience the thrill of the game. Get ready for a wild ride!

Once I finish my turn, I have to get rid of some cards if I have too many (usually 5 cards). Then it’s the next player’s turn, the one sitting next to me in a clockwise direction.

Let’s Build!

Before we start building our train, we need to make sure we have enough Engine Power. The Engine Power is like the muscles of our train, and we need it to be strong enough to pull all the train cars.

If we want to build a new train car, we should first check if our Engine Power (��) is sufficient to handle the weight of the existing train cars, plus the new one. If the Engine Power is not enough, we won’t be able to build the new car.

For example, let’s say our Engine has a Power of +4 (��). This means it can pull train cars with a combined weight of up to 4⚖. If the total weight of the existing train cars and the new car exceeds 4⚖, we won’t be able to build it because our Engine isn’t powerful enough.

Remember, we can also upgrade our train cars! If we have a Tanker card, we can replace it with a Super-tanker, or if we have a Level 1 Engine, we can upgrade it to a Level 2 Engine. Upgrading our train cars can help us improve their capabilities.

When I want to upgrade a train car, I just need to pay the difference between the Cost to Build values of the two cards, and then I can get rid of the one I’m replacing.

If I want to remove some train cars from my train, I can use a Build action. This action allows me to remove any number of train cars (except for the Engine) and also discard any cargo that was loaded on those cars.

It’s possible to have more than one Caboose on a train, but each train can only have one Engine. In my playing area, I’m only allowed to have one Building, and I can’t upgrade it. If I want to replace a Building, I have to discard the old one and then pay the full cost of the new one.

Load

When you Load a card from your hand, you need to put it behind the train car that can hold the same type of cargo. For example, if you have a card with a picture of a coal car (), you need to use it when Loading a Hopper car. Keep in mind that there are some special cards called wild cards (). You can use these cards as any type of cargo, which gives you more flexibility.

Oh boy, do I have some news for you! Let me tell you something important – you can’t load your cargo if it’s going to be too heavy! Your car has a certain limit on how much stuff it can carry, and you’ve got to stay within that limit. If you try to go over that limit, it’s not going to work out too well. Imagine if you tried to fit an elephant into a mini car – it just won’t happen!

If you’re loading cargo onto another player’s train car, you get the benefit indicated on that car. For instance, if you draw 2 cards, you can also do an extra build.

After loading the cargo, draw any cards first, and then take the extra action. If you don’t take the extra action right away, you lose it.

Cards loaded through bonus +1 and +1 actions must be placed on your own train.

When you load a card onto one of your own train cars, you don’t get the benefit shown on that car. If you want, you can discard one card to load another card (placed face down) as any type of cargo.

Deliver

When you’re delivering goods in the game, you have the option to Deliver any number of them from your train. Delivering goods can serve two purposes: it can help you complete a contract, or it can allow you to draw two cards for each delivered good.

During a Deliver action, you have the choice to claim one primary contract with some cargo. At the same time, you can draw cards by delivering other cargo. It’s up to you to decide how to make the most out of your delivery.

However, there’s a catch when it comes to claiming a primary contract. You must have enough cargo loaded on your train to fulfill the entire contract. If you meet this requirement, you can discard the cargo cards and claim the contract card. Place it in your area to show that it’s yours.

Each contract card also has two secondary contracts on the back. However, you can only complete one of them. Once you fulfill a secondary contract, slide the card under your Engine with the completed contract side facing up.

If I want to claim another contract, I first need to complete one of the secondary contracts on my current primary contract.

Running out of Cards

• If the draw pile is empty, I need to shuffle the discard pile and use it to create a new draw deck.
• If I need to draw cards and there are no cards left in the entire deck (both draw and discard piles), I can draw “phantom cards” that I can only use during that turn. These cards can be used to pay for a Build action or can be treated as the discarded card when loading a good as any type.
• If there are no cards left in the entire deck at the end of my turn, the game will end.

End of the Game

The game will end when there are no more cards left to draw at the end of my turn, or when a certain number of Delivery Contract cards have been claimed.

2 players	3 players	4 players
4 Contract cards	5 Contract cards	6 Contract cards

When the game is about to end, the player currently taking their turn will finish it, and then all players, including that player, will have one final turn.

Scoring

Once all turns are done, each player will add up their points. Points can be earned by:

• Train cars: Each train car that you have built in your area is worth a certain number of points.
• Completed Deliveries: Add up the points for all the Delivery Contract cards that you have completed in your area (both the points on the front and back of the card).

In the game, there are a few ways to earn points. First, the buildings that you place will give you a certain number of points at the end. For example, the Customs House awards 2 points for each box delivered on the front and back of completed delivery contract cards.

You can also earn points for the cargo that is still loaded on your train. Each cargo is worth 1 point.

At the end of the game, all players add up their points. The player with the most points is the winner. If there is a tie, the player with the most points from their train cars wins.

Scoring Example:

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