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1846: The Race for the Midwest
Deep Thought Games, LLC · 2005
3–5120–240 min14+ yrs4.0/5 complexity7.9 BGG#666 BGG4,9 KStrategy
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How do you play 1846: The Race for the Midwest?
The main goal is to build a sprawling, profitable railroad empire in the American Midwest. Players act as investors and directors, buying shares in corporations, developing track networks, connecting key cities, and running trains to generate revenue and boost their stock market value.
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Setup
Place the 1846 game board, distribute starting cash to players, and ready the private companies and train market.
The rules, step by step
Setup
To set up 1846, lay out the Midwestern map board, sort the track tiles, place the private company cards and train cards in their respective market areas, and distribute starting cash to each player based on the player count. Ensure all stock market tokens and company charters are easily accessible near the main play area.
Objective
The main goal is to build a sprawling, profitable railroad empire in the American Midwest. Players act as investors and directors, buying shares in corporations, developing track networks, connecting key cities, and running trains to generate revenue and boost their stock market value.
On your turn
Gameplay proceeds in alternating rounds of stock buying and operational turns. During operating rounds, corporations collect revenue from train routes, build new track tiles, buy trains from the bank or other companies, and distribute dividends to shareholders or retain earnings in their treasury.
Scoring
Scoring happens during operating rounds when corporations calculate income based on valid routes connecting cities and off-board areas. Directors choose whether to pay full dividends to increase stock value or withhold earnings to fund future infrastructure and train purchases.
Game end
The game ends when the bank's cash reserve is depleted or when the bank pool runs out of the final tier of trains, triggering a final operational round before tallying player wealth, including cash and share values.
Tips
Strategic private company acquisition is crucial for early momentum. Align your private purchases with specific corporation charters to secure vital routes and bonus income right out of the gate.
game anatomy
Complexity4.0 / 5
BGG rating7.9 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Some text — easily memorized
Play time
120–240 min
Players
3–5
Recommended age
14+ yrs
BGG rank
#666
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Frequently asked questions
Q1What is the goal of the game?
The main goal is to build a sprawling, profitable railroad empire in the American Midwest. Players act as investors and directors, buying shares in corporations, developing track networks, connecting key cities, and running trains to generate revenue and boost their stock market value.
Q2How do you set up the game?
To set up 1846, lay out the Midwestern map board, sort the track tiles, place the private company cards and train cards in their respective market areas, and distribute starting cash to each player based on the player count. Ensure all stock market tokens and company charters are easily accessible near the main play area.
Q3How does a turn work?
Gameplay proceeds in alternating rounds of stock buying and operational turns. During operating rounds, corporations collect revenue from train routes, build new track tiles, buy trains from the bank or other companies, and distribute dividends to shareholders or retain earnings in their treasury.
Q4How is scoring calculated?
Scoring happens during operating rounds when corporations calculate income based on valid routes connecting cities and off-board areas. Directors choose whether to pay full dividends to increase stock value or withhold earnings to fund future infrastructure and train purchases.
Q5When and how does the game end?
The game ends when the bank's cash reserve is depleted or when the bank pool runs out of the final tier of trains, triggering a final operational round before tallying player wealth, including cash and share values.
Q6What tips are there for beginners?
Strategic private company acquisition is crucial for early momentum. Align your private purchases with specific corporation charters to secure vital routes and bonus income right out of the gate.
Q7How much does 1846: The Race for the Midwest cost?
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Q9How do you play 1846: The Race for the Midwest?
1846: The Race for the Midwest is a economic game, for 3–5 players, taking ~120–240 minutes, featuring hexagon grid. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about 1846: The Race for the Midwest — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q10How many players does 1846: The Race for the Midwest support?
1846: The Race for the Midwest is played by 3–5 players.
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Regatul JocurilorGMT English edition, first printingeasyboxCultural voucher
1846: The Race for the Midwest (2016 Edition)
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RON 269
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1846: The Race for the Midwest (2021 English Second Edition)
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RON 349
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