Manipulate rail stocks, build empires, and bankrupt rivals
Vibe's take
Ruthless, calculating, deep, marathon
Who it's for
Hardcore gamers who crave pure economic strategy over 3-6 hours. Best at 4-5 players for maximum market tension.
Not for you if…
Not for anyone who wants a short game, light rules, or any mercy. This is financial Darwinism on rails.
The grandfather of 18xx train games where players build railroads and manipulate stock markets in the robber baron era. Buy shares, lay track, run trains for dividends, and ruthlessly dump failing companies on opponents.
Players
Duration
180–360 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
4.2 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
7.2/10
Rank #310
6.0k ratings
Published
1986
Language
Some text
Designed by
Francis Tresham, Bruce Shelley
Published by
999 Games, Lookout Games, The Avalon Hill Game Co, Stratelibri, Game Harbor, Mayfair Games
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Manipulate rail stocks, build empires, and bankrupt rivals
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