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Ruhrschifffahrt 1769-1890 (2012)
2–4 players · 120 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.2 on BGG
- Players
- 2–4
- Play time
- 120 min
- Age
- 12+
- Complexity
- Medium-heavy
- BGG rating
- 7.2/10
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About Ruhrschifffahrt 1769-1890
Until the second half of the 18th century, most people thought that larger barges could not navigate the Ruhr River. However, the convenient route meant that attempts were conducted to transport the coveted coal resource along the river at the beginning of the industrial revolution. The first coal barges reached Kettwig in spring 1770. A little while later, barges reached the Rhine mouth at Ruhrort. The empty barges were drawn upstream by horses afterwards. However, the Ruhr …
Mechanics: Pick-up and Deliver, Worker Placement · Designer: Thomas Spitzer