The latest version of the third edition of Age of Steam is being tested as we speak. This version will be released by Mayfair sometime in 2008, (hate to state an exact date as I'm sure to be wrong).

There will be all-new artwork, double-sided track tiles, and wooden train markers. I have designed the map so that old AoS maps can be fitted on top and the necessary game tracks can be seen around the edge.

The game will have an introductory version of the game which is simpler and quicker than the original. However, and I cannot stress this enough, you will still be able to play the 'classic' version with this set.

As some of you may know there has been a falling out between myself and John Bohrer over ownership of Age of Steam. As far as I am concerned the matter is very simple, I designed it, I produced it with my own games company, Warfrog, while  John was paid to do development work on the game. Warfrog stuck 'licensed from Winsome' on the box as a favour to John to help raise the profile of his company. That favour is now coming back to bite me on the behind.

I have now decided to cut all ties with Winsome. I have sent John a letter stating that any and all contracts that might exist between us are now terminated. John no longer has any call over the design. I would urge any people out there designing expansions for Age of Steam to contact myself or Mayfair before doing anything else.

That's all for now.

UPDATE 16/7/08

Given the great distraction and my need to focus on current game designs, I have decided to withdraw my U.S. trademark application for the "Age of Steam."  As the dispute with John Bohrer has progressed, it has become obvious that the use of the name on numerous expansion maps has complicated matters to the extent that a speedy resolution is impossible.  At the end of the day, it's not worth the time or expense of a protracted legal proceeding just to register a name I created and have been using for many years.  I don't think there is any question that I created the name as well as the game.  I would like to thank Mayfair for its unstinting support in this matter. The Mayfair edition of Age of Steam will still be produced, but with a different title.