1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856
- Players: 3–6 players
- Play time: 300 min
- BGG rating: 7.5
About 1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856
This 18xx game takes the basic mechanics from Tresham's 1829, and adds several new elements. Players seek to make the most money by buying and selling stock in various rail companies located on an map of eastern Canada. The board itself is actually a fairly abstract hexagonal system, with track tiles placed on top of the hexes. Players buy and sell stock in various share companies, whose actions are controlled by the majority stockholder. The stock manipulation aspect of the game is widely-regarded as one of the best. Plus each 18xx title adds new and different elements to the game. This game features the formation of the Canadian Government Railroad, and government loans as well as major obstacles for railroad growth. A game is finished when the bank runs out of money or one player goes bankrupt, and the player with the greatest personal holdings wins.
- Released
- 1995
- Designer
- Bill Dixon
- Age
- 14+
- Best with
- 4 or 5 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play 1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856?
1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856 plays with 3–6 players.
What is the best player count for 1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856?
BoardGameGeek community voters say 1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856 is best with 4 or 5 players (45 votes).
How long does 1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856 take to play?
A game of 1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856 takes 300 min.
What age is 1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856 for?
The recommended minimum age for 1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856 is 14+.
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