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18OL

18OL

(Web published) · 2020
2–5180–240 min12+ yrs9.0 BGG13Strategy
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18OL is an 18xx game about trains, tracks and finances in the former Grand Duchy of Oldenburg, a German country in the 19th century. The main game play is done through the corporations and companies which are creating and operating the railroad network.

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18OL is an 18xx game about trains, tracks and finances in the former Grand Duchy of Oldenburg, a German country in the 19th century. The main game play is done through the corporations and companies which are creating and operating the railroad network. Players buy and sell shares, act as CEO of these entities and do everything to enrich themselves and make other players' life miserable.

18OL is designed to be a short game (even for newbies not more than four hours). It can be played with 2 to 5 players and plays best with 3 or 4.

No privates, eight corporations ("majors"), up to five local companies ("minors"), no separate stock rounds or operation rounds. 18OL is a game with full capitalization.

—description from the designer

🔬 game anatomy
BGG rating9.0 / 10
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Strategy
Play time
180–240 min
Players
2–5
Recommended age
12+ yrs

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Q3How do you play 18OL?
18OL is a economic game, for 2–5 players, taking ~180–240 minutes, featuring auction / bidding. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about 18OL — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does 18OL support?
18OL is played by 2–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of 18OL take?
A game of 18OL takes about 180–240 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is 18OL for?
18OL is recommended from age 12.
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