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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

Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like economic games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 120 min.

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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 …

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EconomicIndustry / ManufacturingNauticalTransportation

Mechanics: Pick-up and Deliver, Worker Placement · Designer: Thomas Spitzer

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Ruhrschifffahrt 1769-1890 FAQ

How many players is Ruhrschifffahrt 1769-1890?
Ruhrschifffahrt 1769-1890 plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Ruhrschifffahrt 1769-1890 take to play?
A game of Ruhrschifffahrt 1769-1890 takes 120 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Ruhrschifffahrt 1769-1890 any good?
Ruhrschifffahrt 1769-1890 rates 7.2/10 from 447 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / industry / manufacturing game built around pick-up and deliver, worker placement.