1822: The Railways of Great Britain
Economic · Trains

1822: The Railways of Great Britain

1822 is a game in the 18xx series based on the growth of the Railways through the age of steam. It is based on a map of most of Great Britain, excluding north Wales and the Scottish Highlands.

3–7 players420 minages 12expert difficulty
About the game

What is 1822: The Railways of Great Britain

1822 is a game in the 18xx series based on the growth of the Railways through the age of steam. It is based on a map of most of Great Britain, excluding north Wales and the Scottish Highlands.

Players take the part of investors in Railway companies and then operate the companies to maximise their own wealth.

The game has several McGuffins...

1. There are private companies, minor companies and major companies (released as concessions in the bidding rounds). These are released in tranches in random order.

Specs

Game details

Players
3–7
Age
+12
Duration
420 min
Difficulty
Expert
Type
Board game
Year
2016
Mechanics
Auction / Bidding · Market · Network and Route Building
Categories
Economic · Trains · Transportation
Designer
Simon Cutforth
Publisher
All-Aboard Games
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Everything about 1822: The Railways of Great Britain

How many players is 1822: The Railways of Great Britain for?

1822: The Railways of Great Britain plays with 3–7 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 420 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 12.

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