1830
Railways & Robber Barons
A game by Francis Tresham, Bruce Shelley
2 - 7 Players 180 - 360 minutes High
Auction/Bidding, Hexagon Grid, Investment, Market, Network and Route Building, Ownership, Stock Holding, Tile Placement, Victory Points as a Resource
Economic, Trains, Transportation
Description
Get ready to experience the thrill of building railroad empires in 1830: Railways & Robber Barons, a classic game designed by Francis Tresham and Bruce Shelley. This game is all about strategic investing and stock manipulation, where players aim to accumulate the most wealth by buying and selling shares in various railroad companies on a map of the eastern United States. The game's abstract hexagonal system and tile placement mechanics add a layer of complexity, making it a challenging and engaging experience for 2 to 7 players. With no chance element involved, the outcome of the game is entirely dependent on the players' moves, making it a true test of strategic thinking. The game's length of 180 to 360 minutes may seem daunting, but the intricate gameplay and cutthroat stock market mechanics will keep you on the edge of your seat. Will you emerge as the ultimate robber baron, or will your opponents outmaneuver you? There's only one way to find out in this iconic game of economic strategy and railroad building.
