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18Scan (2005)

2–4 players · 180 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.4 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
180 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
7.4/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like economic games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 180 min.

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About 18Scan

18xx meets Scandinavia -- Railroads on Skis Intro from the manual: "18Scan is an '18xx' game set in the Scandinavian peninsula of Northern Europe. It includes most of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. 18Scan is a small game, in the style of Mark Derrick’s 'one-state' games 18GA and 18AL, and is intended as a change from the more robust 18xx games often played." From the Designer Notes: "This is my second attempt at a 'small, short' 18xx game: the firs

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Mechanics: Network and Route Building, Stock Holding, Tile Placement · Designer: David G. D. Hecht

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18Scan FAQ

How many players is 18Scan?
18Scan plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does 18Scan take to play?
A game of 18Scan takes 180 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is 18Scan any good?
18Scan rates 7.4/10 from 238 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / trains game built around network and route building, stock holding, tile placement.