18DO
Dortmund
A game by Wolfram Janich, Michael Scharf
2 - 5 Players 180 - 360 minutes High
Auction/Bidding, Commodity Speculation, Stock Holding, Tile Placement
Economic, Trains
Description
In 18DO: Dortmund, you'll take on the role of an investor in 19th century Dortmund, navigating the intricate world of breweries and railway corporations. The game is set during a time of rapid industrial growth, with coal mines and steel mills springing up and driving demand for beer. As a player, you'll start with a private brewery and have the option to found a railway corporation, laying tracks and running trains to connect key locations and boost your income. As the game unfolds, you'll need to balance your investments in breweries and railways, using special function tokens to give your breweries an edge and shipping beer to distant regions to maximize your profits. With a complex web of auctions, commodity speculation, and stock holding, 18DO: Dortmund is a challenging and engaging game that requires strategic thinking and a keen eye for opportunity.
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