Board Game

18West

Released 2007 / 2-6 players / 360-360 min / Ages 14+

Designer: David G. D. Hecht

Publisher: All-Aboard Games, Deep Thought Games, LLC, Golden Spike Games

18West cover art

Description

18West is an 18xx design by David G. D. Hecht, published in October 2007 by Deep Thought Games. 18West incorporates a variety of mechanisms into the 18xx framework, including three different types of companies (Granger roads, land grant and public) and subsidized track laying. Mergers are also involved, in which public companies can acquire Granger roads.

Game at a glance

Year published
2007
Players
2–6
Play time
360 minutes
Listed playing time
360 minutes
Minimum age
14+

Categories (3)

  • American West
  • Economic
  • Trains

Mechanics (3)

  • Network and Route Building
  • Simulation
  • Stock Holding
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