18NY

A game by Pierre LeBoeuf

2 - 6 Players 300 minutes High

Network and Route Building, Stock Holding, Tile Placement

Economic, Trains

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Description

Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure through the world of 19th-century railroads with 18NY, a game designed by Pierre LeBoeuf and published in 2011. This economic train game is all about building your fortune by investing in railroad companies, laying tracks, and strategically placing stations. With 2 to 6 players competing to accumulate the largest net worth, the game promises to be a wild ride filled with twists and turns. As you navigate the complex game rules, you'll need to balance your stock holdings with clever route building and tile placement, making for a deeply engaging experience. As the game unfolds over its 300-minute playtime, you'll alternate between Stock Rounds and Operating Rounds, each with its own set of challenges and opportunities. During Stock Rounds, you'll buy and sell shares, open new companies, and even take over existing ones, all while trying to outmaneuver your opponents. In Operating Rounds, you'll oversee the growth of your railroad empire, laying tracks, placing stations, and acquiring trains to maximize your profits. With its unique blend of network building, stock holding, and tile placement mechanics, 18NY offers a rich and immersive experience that will keep you coming back for more.