Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders
Rebuild post-fire Chicago by founding companies and manipulating stocks in this accessible economic heavyweight.
Who it's for
Economic game enthusiasts who want stock manipulation and company management without the full complexity of 18xx titles.
Not for you if…
You dislike economic games focused on stock values or want something lighter and less numbers-driven.
Vibe's take
economic power plays, stock manipulation tension, industrial empire building, 18xx accessibility
About this game
Rebuild Chicago after the Great Fire by founding companies, hiring workers, and manipulating stock values in this economic heavyweight. Chicago 1875 combines worker placement with a stock-holding system where you can invest in rival companies, creating fascinating conflicts of interest. The production chains require careful management, and timing your company's peak value for stock sales is crucial. A love letter to 18xx-style economic gaming in a more accessible package.
Get it
from €20
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
120–180 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
4.0 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
6.8/10
Rank #815
3.0k ratings
Published
2019
Designed by
Raymond Chandler III
Published by
Parallel Games, Quined Games, Emperor Penguin Games
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