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2003BGG rank #5,868

1844: Schweiz

by Peter Minder, Helmut Ohley · (Self-Published)

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Players3–7
Time300–360m
ComplexityHeavy
Age12+

About the game

What is 1844: Schweiz?

1844 is an 18xx railroad and stock trading game based on Francis Tresham's 1829. It follows the start of public railway operations in the year 1844 in Switzerland. Many specifics to Swiss railway system development have been implemented in order to resemble history as closely as possible. The game incorporates 7 private companies, 5 mountain railroads, 5 tunnel operators and a total of 15 railroad corporations.

How it plays

Mechanics

Auction / BiddingNetwork and Route BuildingStock HoldingTile Placement

On the shelf

Categories

EconomicTrains

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  • How do setup and the first turn work in 1844: Schweiz?
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