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1850: The MidWest

1850: The MidWest

Deep Thought Games, LLC · 2005
2–6300 min14+ yrs3.6/5 complexity7.3 BGG#10.010 BGG170Strategy
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How do you play 1850: The MidWest?

1850 is set in the Midwestern United States to the west of Chicago. It is another in the series of 18xx games originated by Francis Tresham, and is most closely related to 1870: Railroading Across the Trans Mississippi from 1870, also by the same author.

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1850: The MidWest box art
official art · Deep Thought Games, LLC

1850 is set in the Midwestern United States to the west of Chicago. It is another in the series of 18xx games originated by Francis Tresham, and is most closely related to 1870: Railroading Across the Trans Mississippi from 1870, also by the same author.

Companies involved in the game include CB&Q, CMStP&P, CRI&P, GN, MKT ("Katy"), MP, NP, Soo Line, and UP.

game anatomy
Complexity3.6 / 5
BGG rating7.3 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Play time
300 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
14+ yrs
BGG rank
#10.010
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Q3How do you play 1850: The MidWest?
1850: The MidWest is a economic game, for 2–6 players, taking ~300 minutes, featuring network and route building. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about 1850: The MidWest — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does 1850: The MidWest support?
1850: The MidWest is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of 1850: The MidWest take?
A game of 1850: The MidWest takes about 300 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is 1850: The MidWest for?
1850: The MidWest is recommended from age 14.
Q7How complex is 1850: The MidWest?
1850: The MidWest has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.6 out of 5.

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