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Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with frequent interaction, but limited emphasis on cooperation.
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1844: Schweiz
1844 is an 18xx railroad and stock trading game based on Francis Tresham's 1829. It follows the start of public railway operations in the year 1844 in Switzerland. Many specifics to Swiss railway system development have been implemented in order to resemble history as closely as...
Players
3-7
Time
300-360
Age
12+
Weight
4.32
Rating
8.21
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Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with frequent interaction, but limited emphasis on cooperation.
Teach
2.4
Teaching signal
Replay
4.0
High replayability
Interaction
3.8
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.4
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
3.5
More strategic control
Replay value
1844: Schweiz has a high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, good player interaction, scalable gameplay, and a moderate learning curve. It offers a fresh and engaging experience with a high replayability score of 8.0.
Luck profile
1844: Schweiz has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.
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1844 is an 18xx railroad and stock trading game based on Francis Tresham's 1829. It follows the start of public railway operations in the year 1844 in Switzerland. Many specifics to Swiss railway system development have been implemented in order to resemble history as closely as possible. The game incorporates 7 private companies, 5 mountain railroads, 5 tunnel operators and a total of 15 railroad corporations.
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Designers
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Peter Minder
Helmut Ohley
Artists
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Helmut Ohley
Publishers
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(Self-Published)
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