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1828

1828

(Web published) · 2018
3–5210–420 min16+ yrs4.2/5 complexity7.9 BGG#6.464 BGG154Strategy
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How do you play 1828?

Design-wise, think of 1828 as 1830 with 16 companies, 7 ranks of trains, 4 rusting events, money- and asset-losing mergers & an even more perilous stock market in 3-5 hours.

To find the best price for 1828, howtoplay.ro compares deals from Romanian shops every day.

Not available new in shops
1828 box art
official art · (Web published)

Design-wise, think of 1828 as 1830 with 16 companies, 7 ranks of trains, 4 rusting events, money- and asset-losing mergers & an even more perilous stock market in 3-5 hours. So, really not much like 1830 at all other than surface appearances.

Designed on request by a friend for a game that would help teach second-order concepts in the 18xx.

—description from the designer

game anatomy
Complexity4.2 / 5
BGG rating7.9 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Some text — easily memorized
🌐 plays without English
Play time
210–420 min
Players
3–5
Recommended age
16+ yrs
BGG rank
#6.464
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does 1828 cost?
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Q2Where can I buy 1828 cheapest?
Check the Prices tab — howtoplay.ro aggregates offers from 7+ Romanian board-game stores and tracks price history.
Q3How do you play 1828?
1828 is a economic game, for 3–5 players, taking ~210–420 minutes, featuring auction / bidding. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about 1828 — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does 1828 support?
1828 is played by 3–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of 1828 take?
A game of 1828 takes about 210–420 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is 1828 for?
1828 is recommended from age 16.
Q7How complex is 1828?
1828 has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 4.2 out of 5.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells 1828 new.

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