Using TUNNEL ENGINEERING to beat Mini Motorways!

Mini Motorway got an update! Mini Motorways is a highway engineering puzzle game and in this video I, a highway designer of 10 years, see if my real life engineering skills help me become better at the Mini Motorways puzzle game by taking everything I have learned so far to the extreme to fix bad traffic!
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[@RealCivilEngineerGaming]

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[@dabossmrlea]

You should play farm sim 22, it would be great to watch you play it! BTW, love the vids 💙

[@veta4935]

Will you be participating in #Thankmas ?

[@alex_111.]

I can’t because in my country, it’s summer :(

[@signin9551]

yessirrr

[@1guy1evolution51]

RCE, Engineers are best!

[@SidKid-lt2ek]

Imagine shops opening at random with no demand (*cough* yellow *cough*) and then blaming the city when not enough shoppers show up

[@bladactania]

That happens ALL the time!

[@Arilith]

Seems like an accurate representation of real life 😂

[@axelnils]

US suburbs be like:

[@NightChime]

I feel like the game could do with another item: the stop sign. It would connect three or four roads at 90 degrees, giving the right of way to a 180 degree pair of roads. Cars with the right of way wouldn't slow down when going straight, but the other(s) would have to come to a full stop before entering. Basically a rigid traffic light to allow for something of a main street vs side streets.

[@zkassai.audio.2]

They could also make T-junctions slightly faster than crossroads. Or at least make slip lanes faster

[@VecheslavNovikov]

I see you've been to Wellington then.

[@TheRelevantusername]

Yield signs would technically work better I th8nk for that exact idea

[@greenaum]

Yeah but I think route-planning is all down to the individual drivers. Who suck at it. That's the challenge of the game, sculpting the roads so that the drivers, with their 3 little neurons, have to drive like sensible people whether they like it or not. They can't add features that just make it easier, that convey your wishes to the little drivers. Everything has to be a tool that works in a certain way. The nearest thing you get to "help" is a motorway, and they're limited.

[@simonteesdale9752]

It makes sense that Wellington is a super hard level. The council has spent years trying to improve things and getting nowhere.

[@angeliquevampir9327]

Ah good to see a fellow council member I am from the gamer division where are you located

[@sugarplumcutiez]

Wow it’s very rare to see someone else with my surname, never mind from another country! Hello from another fellow Teesdale, from Liverpool UK 😁

[@trickshots5220]

I am from wellington so this is pretty familiar to me.

[@benja0492]

Haha the hilliness of Wellington certainly doesn’t help! Either way it is still my favourite city (totally no bias, because I totally don’t live there)

[@zachary5629]

@@epicfriez Same here too!

[@3plecheeseburger]

I am not an engineer nor do I have any knowledge in designing RCE: Hello, fellow engineers! Me: am an engineer :)

[@grampkerat5203]

I agree with this

[@GummieI]

Well engineers don't design, that is only the pesky architects that does that

[@3plecheeseburger]

@@GummieI Yep. I learned that there are only 2 types of RCE viewers: engineers and architects. And I know which one I am.

[@jwsjacobs]

@@GummieI As aerospace engineering student I must sadly admit, we do have to design, however, we design for functionality, not for prettyness

[@braxabnewest]

I am not an engineer nor an architect nor do I have any knowledge in any way of designing other than drawing RCE: hello,fellow engineers! Me: *-* Also me: what . No %age applies here. I’m dumbfounded. My brain: the same thing

[@hipedi7033]

Matt the motorway man -Love Bridges -Had +200 beavers -Know the strongest shape

[@TheGreatDrake]

Is secretly an Architect

[@kadenbonnot8853]

@@TheGreatDrake SHAME

[@Avaa2499]

@@TheGreatDrake SHAME

[@papafrank8900]

@@TheGreatDrake SHAME

[@lewismackenzie7533]

@@TheGreatDrake SHAME

[@jasonrichards5192]

Wish me luck on my Engineering exam! I got a B+!

[@mriamhere]

You have been whisked 🍀 Edit I spelt that so wrong lol but I keep it lol

[@hipedi7033]

Good Luck💪☺️

[@reloadonYT]

U have been wished

[@Ekitna_]

An engineer doesn't need luck. Architects need it

[@alanmahoney167]

Good luck mate

[@naomif9964]

If I played this game, I'd regularly pause, remove EVERYTHING and try to build it more organized. It would be chaos lol

[@ufffd]

all the cars have to finish their current routes and the new roads don't exist til then. late game road construction can easily tank your run

[@Cenn_Devel]

Ye maybe just delete and rebuild the roads that are unnecesary/Inefficient. (I forgot how to spell unnecesary)

[@sunyifanstevenhpps6660]

i agree but would be a bit hard tho like whenever feel like things are getting chaotic immag just remove everything and then like find a way to connect the stuff better

[@Kosii]

Can we just appreciate the fact that matt would of had to wear a greenscreen suit over his face to record that merch plug

[@thomasphillips885]

Who says it's even him?

[@Kosii]

@@thomasphillips885 you've got a point

[@TheBenTonks]

I mean even if it was him it's not that much of a discomfort, green morph suit suits work

[@Kosii]

@@TheBenTonks Fun guy at parties I see

[@TheBenTonks]

@@Kosii yeah, at the parties you don't get invited to scrub

[@bread_yt]

he protecc he attac but most importantly, he motorway matt

[@Cenn_Devel]

Good

[@Maddd17]

3:20 top tips! Shop entrance count as “driveways” so cars won’t slow down for them unless there’s a car coming out, like houses. 5:00 you can see the lil blue guys doing just that 🙂

[@asher692]

Wow my home city in a game, unheard of. Surprised how accurate it was with the massive roundabout there (Basin Reserve), and Mt Vic tunnel. Just no bridges or tunnels over the harbour in reality. He gave it a good go

[@TheRedKipp]

Matt, I’m so happy that every single episode you explain the game over again, many people would get upset about the redundancy but I think it’s really important and nice that you spend the time to explain the rules so that everyone is aware of what’s going on

[@RhombonianKnight]

Everytime Motorway Matt posts a Mini Motorway video, an architectural student changes their major to engineering.

[@RealCivilEngineerGaming]

I'm a mini motorway channel now...

[@RhombonianKnight]

...and thus the world will be a better place.

[@thenobleknight8472]

f. a c. t. s

[@joegreenfield7340]

Am I wrong in thinking this is a prime example of a good time to totally rip up the layout mid game? Feel like that would fix a lot of the issues

[@snevs03]

I think it's technically possible, but the cars have to drive back to the house to get rid of everything... it'd put a big queue and some time on the timer at minimum

[@Adrsdzws]

@@snevs03 just like real life construction and road closures!

[@brigidtheirish]

City Planner Plays did a video where he did a 'Mulligan Monday.' Basically, after getting each week's upgrade, he'd look over the road network and see where it could be changed. Worked fairly well, though some commenters mentioned that he didn't change *enough* each week to be effective.

[@snevs03]

@@brigidtheirish i thought that was on Metro-

[@brigidtheirish]

@@snevs03 Maybe? I though he tried that with Mini Motorways. They're similar games, so I may have gotten them mixed up.

[@ieatdryweetbixbecausefamil6706]

As someone from wellington, you did a better job than the council

[@amanemisaki4046]

what the heck is your username?

[@Cenn_Devel]

I’m not from Wellington, not even from New Zealand, but I already understand that the council of Wellington is not doing a good job.

[@benviehman8640]

8:38 Game: A motorway can't go over mountains. Matt: *places a motorway over a mountain*

[@VecheslavNovikov]

Laughs in Remutaka Hill road.

[@dannypipewrench533]

Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada, California, and New Mexico: I'm about to end this man's whole career.

[@sunyifanstevenhpps6660]

bro is like "what u cant put motorways over mountains?! watch me

[@kadenbonnot8853]

Matt: you don't see intersections too often Every American that is watching: (inhales) no

[@tycunningham1297]

I literally felt myself stressing out in abhorrence because of roundabouts

[@ghostdude9415]

@@tycunningham1297 Are roundabouts designed better across the pond? Because even here in Canada, I never ever want to encounter one. Just seems like a recipe for disaster, even if it's efficient

[@AndersJohansen92]

@@ghostdude9415 As far as I have understood it, they aren’t better designed over here. There are just A LOT more. That means that every driver is used to them, and knows how to navigate them properly thus rendering them a non issue. Here in Denmark people actually complain more about intersections than roundabouts.

[@Taolan8472]

@@ghostdude9415 roundabouts are only efficient if they are sized sufficiently for their traffic load, and the largest roundabouts actually still need signal lights to be efficient.

[@Trendyflute]

I watch the Australian Dash Cam videos and I've come to the conclusion that any multi-lane roundabout is a terrible idea and should never be implemented.

[@Zesleu]

Glad to see New Zealand getting more recognition in games

[@MotionMU]

It’s 2:30 in the morning, can’t sleep and this video came across my main KZbin page. I don’t know if it’s the game, the voice, the accent or the intro but I am really enjoying this video. It’s truly relaxing and satisfying to see you connect roads and see cars just move from one place to the other. You even made me feel like an engineer in your intro. This is just perfect. Keep going! I really have enjoyed this video so far and trust me when I say that I’ve just started to go down the rabbit hole:) Thank you for making my insomnia (don’t have it, just have a lot of energy still) that much more enjoyable:)

[@amball2000]

So it's a New Zealand-made game then? Well, then I'm 'thoroughly' disappointed that they've forgotten that we kiwi's drive on the left. Tut tut.

[@mattbowd]

Would love that as an option in the settings menu!

[@LisstieBurke]

I’m a New Zealander LAZER KIWI

[@xInsanityx]

Wellingtons traffic is a nightmare and a half. its 90% going up hills on narrow roads. The harbor where you first started building has ships and a stadium near by :D

[@bushyhair4910]

is i just me but matts thumbnails make me stop everything i do to watch his news video

[@RealCivilEngineerGaming]

...in today's news, Motorway Matt is back! Coming up at 10pm, the architecturitus pandemic is on-going, but one engineer is determined to find a cure!

[@aravindsiva5782]

@@RealCivilEngineerGaming lol xD

[@railrunners]

"I think we saved the day" *30 seconds of video remaining*

[@NerGrivousSPC]

Matt: "no we keep our colours segregated in this game" Me, an American: "ooooohhh I understand you, but the words you're using are painful to hear."

[@gaybama_]

no literally like i just go 😬😬😬

[@aaronwebb4269]

"Motorway cannot go over mountains" Meanwhile: EVERY OTHER MOTORWAY IS GOING EVEN MORE OVER MOUNTAINS

[@pakkiufung883]

9:40 that tree smash was personal

[@mme725]

Gotta say, love the floating sweater bridgemas openings. 10/10 commercial I'd watch again 👌

[@kiwimitch]

Wellington is weird to drive around in, in real life. Awesome city, however! Another great video, Motorway Matt. 🙂

[@N.I_C.K725]

can we appreciate how he explains how the game works every video?

[@rpgaholic8202]

Yes, Wellington is a bit of a nightmare. I swear after week 3 or so, I am always out of ideas until the Sunday upgrade and it's only Tuesday.

[@VecheslavNovikov]

Are you the manager of the LGWM project then?

[@rpgaholic8202]

@@VecheslavNovikov No. Didn't even know about that until you mentioned it.

[@refrigeratorNO]

Wellington is a bit of a nightmare irl too

[@cameronjones4138]

I reckon the 3 yellow shops and 5 yellow houses was a joke about the terrible housing supply in Wellington

[@willsongrimmslayer7241]

Your voice is somewhere between RTGames and DangerouslyFunny and I love it

[@longcat9593]

Motorway Matt and Mowing Man Matt and Mayor of the beavers Matt and Ship Salvaging Matt Merry Bridgemas Matt Love the Magnificent videos

[@robsen223]

Matts best series: 1. Timberborn 2. Mini Motorway 3. Freeways

[@andrewhatcher2716]

Hey Matt, love your videos! I actually live in Wellington and would love it if you could take a look at the real life road layout here and see if you had any opinions or comments 😁

[@baystated]

'Kinda like that they hate each other." Isolated green neighbors. Classic Matt.

[@frederf3227]

Whew, this engineering is getting positively uncivil.

[@MrEvilDrPorkChop55]

At 6:21, if instead of connecting that road at 90 degrees, you point it diagonally downwards, I think you end up with one long road and no junctions

[@semihguner1]

The unexpected brioche at 1:20 got me unprepared, I laughed so hard 😂

[@caitlinhannah8113]

Insane. I pick a random video to watch about a game I've never seen before and its set in the city I live in.

[@jadenbedore9246]

We need more mini motorways

[@dennismangino8674]

I've seen every single video of his on this game and loved it to bits, but I still have no idea how he sees shopping bags in the pins above stores

[@brownie3454]

theyre upside down

[@williamhollis5826]

Let's go I live in Wellington. There is also a mount Vic tunnel. Love the content.

[@Gregair13]

I watched the whole series, bought the game and now I am addicted.

[@dancut8864]

This is a major POG CHAMP

[@systemather]

Thank you for doing Wellington

[@TheSnivilous]

I bought this game from your videos, and it's one of the most fun and simple games I've ever played.

[@brownie3454]

its free lol

[@123_Aqua_Blue]

@@brownie3454 not on steam it isnt

[@brownie3454]

@@123_Aqua_Blue it is if you know the right people

[@123_Aqua_Blue]

@@brownie3454 lol

[@elitedestroyer0083]

Thank you for posting Mini Motorways again.

[@greenzac4tw211]

It's fun seeing names you recognise (live in wellington)

[@clarepatriciaosullivan7214]

Keep this game going Motorway Matt!! Love it!!!

[@Jaydog-42]

I remember back in the day rushing home to watch the new mini motorway vid , good old days

[@colinheslet5926]

Just downloaded the game! Can’t wait to play!

[@nebbzyy8780]

That’s cool, Wellington is in New Zealand, it’s the capital, mount Victoria is in Wellington too, very nice

[@sergeyk9060]

RCE, you gotta admit, noob road from thumbnail has a much stronger shape!

[@UofU10]

Wow that was a good level, nice job

[@edwardbruce4716]

I know how you're supposed to use the traffic lights in the game what you do is use them at four ways it where multiple colors integrate so basically it's like a roundabout but you could stop one car color and have the other go through so it doesn't congest multiple colors together and make it hard to make out where to go basically traffic lights if you get enough of them they're basically better roundabouts to where it doesn't get congested as much

[@thehutch7728]

Ngl it’s nice to see you get dealt a crappy hand on this game. You inspired me to get the mobile version, and I’ve been a daily player since, but have so much trouble with things spawning in impossible locations! Then I watch your videos, and everything seems to work out beautifully for you - even when you’re intentionally screwing with the game LOL

[@Ethan.YT.]

I can't believe Real Engineer has a invisible friend, it's so impressive.

[@siobhanhenry9094]

This looks so much like the mizkif merch Christmas sweater!!

[@nicolasrevilla1538]

Great vids! more mini motorwas pls!

[@forzaman3895]

Been watching since 50k subs glad still growing and if your reading this have a good day or evening

[@heressiah]

on point ads 10/10, would recommend it to my family whatsapp group

[@thomasphillips885]

I can't believe how long we waited for the Mt Vic tunnel

[@AndereRickert]

I never get bored of mini motorways

[@rhydianprice2397]

Just been excepted into uni to study a masters of engineering. Let's go team hard hats

[@fisherman501]

Motorway Matt should play Teardown to destroy some buildings by architects.

[@tatenewnham1055]

Wellington!! Welcome to New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@morgant5680]

idk if u know but in cambridge bridgemas is an actual celebrated holiday on the 25th of november bc our terms are so short!

[@nealetwo]

Funny thing, but motorways SH1 & SH2 originate from wellington irl

[@chips58]

yessss it’s back!!!

[@jacktheperson3664]

can we appreciate how matt got an engineering degree just for this video?

[@idkatthispoint265]

THATS SOME REAL ENGINEER GAMING

[@koen4261]

yes the best game on this channel is back less goo

[@mrcheezeph5199]

I really like your videos its entertaining 😄

[@sophieflintoff6636]

its cool to see the NZ capitol city in this game :)

[@Maddd17]

12:10 welcome to Wellington 🥲

[@mwegs2241]

Hey Matt! Is there any tips you could give me to help me pass my engineering classes in college?(side classes too; Chem, exc.)

[@jameskole6355]

15:21 is Matt being a architect

[@cookieandskittlesandcharly]

yay my favourite videos to watch

[@Jwsponky]

...This mess makes me quite appreciate living in an area where the towns all at least seem to have been planned from the beginning and thus follow a simple grid pattern for the most part.

[@tuih4118]

Some places like Wellington were planned before settlers had even gotten to the country, and so they weren't awear of the hills and such, so you get super steep hills, with roads that don't account for that and things

[@Jwsponky]

@@tuih4118 Fair enough then.

[@bcwglitchman6785]

Finally this game came back

[@xurnusx]

I just blinked and you are at 800K subs, the heck, I remember you as my little

[@filipkubis5267]

bit more stress an some more bridges :) i love yours cities skylines videos

[@AlwaysLoisLane]

This went from convenient to relentless faster than my brain could process, man... Which isn't much but still

[@RealCivilEngineerGaming]

Yeah, and mine it seems!

[@AlwaysLoisLane]

@@RealCivilEngineerGaming Matt... is it possible that we are.... half-architects?? nnnnoooooooOOOOOOOO

[@dakotamiller9403]

It's nice to know what Turkey Hill is over there.

[@kshitijmhatre7921]

*ME*- An upgraded shop *MATT*- this shop has turned into an IMAX cinema

[@samheidemann9340]

“Screw you, pasta!” Is probably the funniest thing I’ve heard today.

[@douglasyoutube4271]

HELLO FROM WELLINGTON Im so happy my city is being Represented in this game :) :) :) :)

[@zacharyhoughton1096]

Heck yeah NZ recognition😌

[@snittydit1318]

YES WELLINGTON NZ

[@ihateoutube]

I really enjoy this game, more of it!

[@Vizzile]

Notes for myself: - Bridgemas - Tunnelmas - Possibly Portalmas - Anything you played with mas - Santa bridge - Santa tunnel - Also anything you played with Santa - Random stuff no one will see - Merry Bridgemas - mas = mass = m a s s = m a s s i ve = m a s s i v e = m A s S i V e = M A S S I V E = oh cool you're here - Some weird stuff idk - Uhh you here.. coool - Uhm.. Reinbridge? idk - Let's see.. Real Santa Engineer. - what about Real Civil Santa? - yeah real cool - empty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Merry Bridgemas! I hope you read the whole thing or otherwise.. Real Civil Santa will haunt your *sleep!* c: Also buy his merch

[@user-dv3yc4cn3j]

You know with the level of skill that you have I think your could become a civil engineer

[@NP.1416]

I got here early for the first time ever… Thank you for the content, MERRY BRIDGEMAS!

[@dorothydawson4109]

Matt is my 2nd best youtuber mind i wathc over 200 other youtubers

[@UltimateViper]

The engineer secret we are disembodied sweaters that leave our heads at home.

[@Pweeter]

What an engineer

[@goldenbunnies4143]

I had no idea it was a kiwi made game - we love to see it!

[@DaBlu-rok]

honestly, this roundabout in the city should be called "the central point" cuz it is in the central part in this "city"