Age of Steam Expansion: Montréal Métro

About this expansion

Age of Steam Expansion: Montréal Métro is a 3-player board game played in approximately 120 minutes, placing experienced Age of Steam players in the role of government planners building Montreal’s subway system and transporting passengers across the island.

The setting is 1962, when Montreal’s population has grown beyond one million and the city is approaching international recognition. With the World’s Fair and Summer Olympics on the horizon by the end of the decade, Mayor Jean Drapeau sees an immediate need for mass transit. This expansion turns that moment into a focused Age of Steam challenge.

Montreal was designed explicitly for the 3-player scale. Several changes enhance play with that number of players, creating a map intended specifically for a smaller, dedicated game of Age of Steam. The expansion is intended for experienced players familiar with the system.

• Government Links: Neutral track introduces a distinctive form of track on the Montreal map.
• Split-level Locomotive: A new locomotive feature is included to take advantage of the Government Links.
• Passenger transport: Players build the Metro and transport passengers on the island of Montreal.
• Dedicated player count: The map supports exactly three players.

These unique features give Age of Steam Expansion: Montréal Métro its own identity while keeping the focus on planning and construction. The neutral Government Links and split-level Locomotive are central to understanding how this map differs from a standard Age of Steam setting.

Released in 2007, Montréal Métro is a specialized expansion for groups looking for a three-player Age of Steam experience. Its historical setting, focused player count, and distinctive map features make it a purposeful addition for experienced players.