Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders

Rebuild post-fire Chicago by founding companies and manipulating stocks in this accessible economic heavyweight.

👥 1–4 players⏱ approx. 180 min🪄 Takes some learning14+

🧩 Solo mode★ 6.8 · BGG #809

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.

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Vibe's take

economic power plays, stock manipulation tension, industrial empire building, 18xx accessibility

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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.

Stock holding and manipulationPost-fire Chicago rebuilding18xx depth made accessible

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