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2005BGG rank #3,169

18MEX

by Mark Derrick · All-Aboard Games

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Players3–5
Time210m
ComplexityMedium-Heavy
Age14+

About the game

What is 18MEX?

18MEX is an 18xx game set in Mexico, designed for 3-5 players and playable in 3-4 hours. Like other 18xx type games, it is a rather abstact simulation of historical railroad operations and financing, this time with a setting in Mexico. Players compete to control railroads while attempting to accumulate the greatest net worth. 18MEX features private companies, minor railroads, major railroad corporations and a government railroad, the NdM.

How it plays

Mechanics

Hexagon GridNetwork and Route BuildingStock HoldingTile Placement

On the shelf

Categories

EconomicTrainsTransportation

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  • How do setup and the first turn work in 18MEX?
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