Iberian Gauge
- Players
- 3-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 5 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 90 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.5 / 5
- Year
- 2017
About the game
Iberian Gauge is a train and stock-market economic game set on the rugged terrain of the Iberian Peninsula. Players invest in railroad companies during Stock Rounds, then use their shares to build track for those companies during Operating Rounds, with build order determined by purchase order. Leasing track from rival companies can cut costs and keep expansion moving, but neglecting a company's growth will tank its stock value. It's a dense, calculated economic game in the tradition of 18xx-style railway design.
Hobbli's Notes
A tight, clever railway-and-stock game from a designer known for smart economic systems. It rewards careful planning and an appetite for spreadsheet-style optimization, so it's best suited to groups who already enjoy 18xx-style games.
What we like
- Tight stock-and-track system rewards careful economic planning.
- Leasing mechanic adds a clever cost-management layer to expansion.
- Appeals strongly to fans of 18xx-style railway games.
- Interesting terrain-based cost variation keeps track-building tactical.
Keep in mind
- High complexity and long downtime make it unsuitable for casual groups.
- Ninety-minute playtime with heavy calculation can feel taxing.
- Niche appeal limited mostly to dedicated economic-game fans.
Who it's for
Experienced euro and 18xx-style gamers, 3 to 5 players, comfortable with long, calculation-heavy sessions.
