Board Game

1844: Schweiz

Released 2003 / 3-7 players / 300-360 min / Ages 12+

Designer: Peter Minder

Artist: Helmut Ohley

Publisher: (Self-Published)

1844: Schweiz cover art

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.

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
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