1846: The Race for the Midwest
Published 2005
1846 is an 18xx game set in the Midwestern United States. Differences from other 18xx games include scaling the number of corporations, private companies, and bank size to the number of players, fewer restrictions on actions such as raising money and using private company powers, the initial distribution of private companies, and paying for virtually all track builds.
Mechanics
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Game Info
- Players
- 3-5 Players
- Time
- 4 hours
- Weight
- Medium-Heavy — 3.99/5
- Year
- 2005
- BGG Rating
- 7.87
- BGG Rank
- #652
- Min Age
- 14+
Frequently Asked Questions
1846: The Race for the Midwest supports 3 to 5 players. The community rates it best at 4 players.
A typical game of 1846: The Race for the Midwest takes about 240 minutes.
1846: The Race for the Midwest has a complexity rating of 3.99/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Heavy' category. It is a complex game best suited for experienced board gamers.
The recommended minimum age for 1846: The Race for the Midwest is 14+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
1846: The Race for the Midwest has a rating of 7.87/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 3,198 ratings. It is ranked #652 overall.
1846: The Race for the Midwest was designed by Thomas Lehmann. It was published in 2005.