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18ZOO

18ZOO

(Web published) · 2018
2–590–120 min10+ yrs3.0/5 complexity6.8 BGG#18.940 BGG18Strategy
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How do you play 18ZOO?

18ZOO is an 18xx game designed for 2-5 players, playable in about 100 minutes.

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Not available new in shops
18ZOO box art
official art · (Web published)

18ZOO is an 18xx game designed for 2-5 players, playable in about 100 minutes.

Many unique features make it highly distinguishable:

 No need to compute divisions or percentages
 POWERS/INVENTIONS (privates) are FUN and exciting
 Companies are opened in a ring order - first choice (and second choice) will make the game afresh
 train RUN have a growing threshold in order to increase the stock value
 eurogame style: the goal of route building is to be efficient throughout the game, instead of trying to achieve a local best run
 Villages/dits and Hills/Mountains are not upgradable so route building is different in each game.

The goal of the design of 18ZOO is to have a game that last only 90-120 minutes, with the full narrative of a 18xx (both Stock Shenanigans and Operative Shenanigans), approachable by a wider audience (low calculus involved).

game anatomy
Complexity3.0 / 5
BGG rating6.8 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
90–120 min
Players
2–5
Recommended age
10+ yrs
BGG rank
#18.940
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does 18ZOO cost?
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Q2Where can I buy 18ZOO cheapest?
Check the Prices tab — howtoplay.ro aggregates offers from 7+ Romanian board-game stores and tracks price history.
Q3How do you play 18ZOO?
18ZOO is a animals game, for 2–5 players, taking ~90–120 minutes, featuring hexagon grid. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about 18ZOO — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does 18ZOO support?
18ZOO is played by 2–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of 18ZOO take?
A game of 18ZOO takes about 90–120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is 18ZOO for?
18ZOO is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is 18ZOO?
18ZOO has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.0 out of 5.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells 18ZOO new.

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