Board Game

1868: Wyoming

Released 2023 / 3-6 players / 240-330 min / Ages 15+

Designer: John Harres

Publisher: Mercury Games, TraXX L.L.C.

1868: Wyoming cover art

Description

While an 18xx game at heart, this game is designed to reflect both Wyoming’s core railroad history, and the effects of the coal and oil industry on its towns and cities. The gameplay is driven by the railroads which formed the territory and later the state. The boom-and-bust cycle directly impacts the towns and cities of the state and therefore the revenue of the railroads. Coal and Oil Companies in this game do not necessarily represent coal or oil discoveries, but instead represent investment for development in the area – indirect drivers of revenue. The map is reflective of the immense emptiness and its widely varied and rugged terrain.

Game at a glance

Year published
2023
Players
3–6
Play time
240–330 minutes
Listed playing time
330 minutes
Minimum age
15+

Categories (2)

  • Economic
  • Trains

Mechanics (6)

  • Auction / Bidding
  • Connections
  • Market
  • Network and Route Building
  • Stock Holding
  • Tile Placement
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