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18GL

18GL

Deep Thought Games, LLC · 2005
2–6300 min14+ yrs4.2/5 complexity7.2 BGG#10.565 BGG132Strategy
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18GL is an 18xx game set in the US Great Lakes area. It shares many features with David G.D. Hecht's 1826: Railroading in France and Belgium from 1826, differing in that it does not have destinations (and thus no 5-share corporations), only one merger corporation, and diesels instead of TGVs.

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official art · Deep Thought Games, LLC

18GL is an 18xx game set in the US Great Lakes area. It shares many features with David G.D. Hecht's 1826: Railroading in France and Belgium from 1826, differing in that it does not have destinations (and thus no 5-share corporations), only one merger corporation, and diesels instead of TGVs. Unique features include a varied mix of private companies (with a small amount of random setup) and ferry lines, with a mix of other features drawn from numerous games in the series.

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity4.2 / 5
BGG rating7.2 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Play time
300 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
14+ yrs
BGG rank
#10.565

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Q3How do you play 18GL?
18GL 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 18GL — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does 18GL support?
18GL is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of 18GL take?
A game of 18GL takes about 300 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is 18GL for?
18GL is recommended from age 14.
Q7How complex is 18GL?
18GL has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 4.2 out of 5.
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