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1862

1862

(Self-Published) · 2000
4–7360 min12+ yrs3.7/5 complexity7.3 BGG#15.913 BGG85Strategy
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An early self-published 18xx game by Helmut Ohley. This one is set in the America/Canada, and is about building the trans-continental railways. It is one of the longer 18xx games but is interesting and develops quite quickly once green tiles are available and companies can lay two yellow tiles per round.

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An early self-published 18xx game by Helmut Ohley. This one is set in the America/Canada, and is about building the trans-continental railways. It is one of the longer 18xx games but is interesting and develops quite quickly once green tiles are available and companies can lay two yellow tiles per round.

game anatomy
Complexity3.7 / 5
BGG rating7.3 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Play time
360 min
Players
4–7
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#15.913
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does 1862 cost?
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Q2Where can I buy 1862 cheapest?
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Q3How do you play 1862?
1862 is a economic game, for 4–7 players, taking ~360 minutes, featuring network and route building. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about 1862 — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does 1862 support?
1862 is played by 4–7 players.
Q5How long does a game of 1862 take?
A game of 1862 takes about 360 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is 1862 for?
1862 is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is 1862?
1862 has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.7 out of 5.

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Tile placement →Trading →Economic →Trains →Transportation →

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