Board Game
1844: Schweiz
Released 2003 / 3-7 players / 300-360 min / Ages 12+
Designer: Peter Minder
Artist: Helmut Ohley
Publisher: (Self-Published)
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Description
1844 is an 18xx railroad and stock trading game based on Francis Tresham's 1829. It follows the start of public railway operations in the year 1844 in Switzerland. Many specifics to Swiss railway system development have been implemented in order to resemble history as closely as possible.
The game incorporates 7 private companies, 5 mountain railroads, 5 tunnel operators and a total of 15 railroad corporations.
The game incorporates 7 private companies, 5 mountain railroads, 5 tunnel operators and a total of 15 railroad corporations.
Game at a glance
- Year published
- 2003
- Players
- 3–7
- Play time
- 300–360 minutes
- Listed playing time
- 360 minutes
- Minimum age
- 12+
Categories (2)
- Economic
- Trains
Mechanics (4)
- Auction / Bidding
- Network and Route Building
- Stock Holding
- Tile Placement
