Board Game

Atlantic, Chicago and Pacific Rails

Released 2001 / 2-6 players / 120-120 min / Ages 12+

Designer: Bob Carlsen

Publisher: Gandy Dancer Games

Atlantic, Chicago and Pacific Rails cover art

Description

Railroading game played out on an abstract map of the entire USA. Although not in the 18XX series, is in its vein as the center of interest and expertise is in management of the stock market, here represented by a matrix. Stock splits, dividends, bankruptcies and shareholder meetings are simulated. Meanwhile players move their pawns around the map's outer edge via card play or die roll. Not really a successor to Pacific Northwest Rails with which it shares cards, chips and cash. This many-faceted system is difficult to grasp in just one play,

Game at a glance

Year published
2001
Players
2–6
Play time
120 minutes
Listed playing time
120 minutes
Minimum age
12+

Categories (2)

  • Economic
  • Trains

Mechanics (2)

  • Stock Holding
  • Voting
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