18OE: On the Rails of the Orient Express

Published 2014

18OE: On the Rails of the Orient Express is a monster 18xx game covering entire European continent. There are five types of companies - Private, Minor, Regional, Major, and National. As in every 18xx game players invest in railway companies by buying stock, with the majority stock holder of each company deciding how the company acts on the game board. Depending on companies' actions value of stock changes, and players might receive dividends for stock held. The winner is the person with most money after adding the value of his stock holdings. This game is notable for its size, that is rivaled only by 18C2C. The focus of the game is making the Orient Express run - having a train travel from one of the western capital cities to Constantinople. While the full game takes 12 hours to play, shorter scenarios are included that take 4 and 6 hours each.

Mechanics

Auction/Bidding Network and Route Building Route/Network Building Stock Holding Tile Placement

Categories

Economic Trains Transportation

Designers

Edward Sindelar

Publishers

D.I.C.E. (Designs In Creative Entertainment LLC.)
18OE: On the Rails of the Orient Express

Game Info

Players
2-8 Players
Time
12 hours
Weight
Heavy — 4.52/5
Year
2014
BGG Rating
8.02
BGG Rank
#5006
Min Age
14+

Frequently Asked Questions

18OE: On the Rails of the Orient Express supports 2 to 8 players.
A typical game of 18OE: On the Rails of the Orient Express takes about 720 minutes.
18OE: On the Rails of the Orient Express has a complexity rating of 4.52/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Heavy' category. It is a complex game best suited for experienced board gamers.
The recommended minimum age for 18OE: On the Rails of the Orient Express is 14+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
18OE: On the Rails of the Orient Express has a rating of 8.02/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 314 ratings. It is ranked #5006 overall.
18OE: On the Rails of the Orient Express was designed by Edward Sindelar. It was published in 2014.