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1846 The Race for the Midwest (2005)

3–5 players · 240 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.9 on BGG

Players
3–5
Play time
240 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
7.9/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 14+ who like economic games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 240 min.

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1846 The Race for the Midwest board game box cover

About 1846 The Race for the Midwest

Finance, build, and run railways in the American Midwest.

EconomicTrains

Mechanics: Investment, Market, Network and Route Building, Ownership, Stock Holding, Tile Placement · Designer: Thomas Lehmann

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1846 The Race for the Midwest FAQ

How many players is 1846 The Race for the Midwest?
1846 The Race for the Midwest plays with 3–5 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does 1846 The Race for the Midwest take to play?
A game of 1846 The Race for the Midwest takes 240 min, at medium-heavy complexity (4.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is 1846 The Race for the Midwest any good?
1846 The Race for the Midwest rates 7.9/10 from 2,225 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / trains game built around investment, market, network and route building.