Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
1893 is a game in the 18xx series set in the Cologne region of Germany and intended for 2-4 players. Designed by Edwin Eckert and produced by Marflow Games, 1893 contains many very distinct departures from typical 18xx game.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Auction/Bidding
Bid against other players to determine who receives an item, action, or priority.
Stock Holding
Acquire shares whose value depends on companies, assets, or player actions.
Network and Route Building
Create connected routes that improve reach, delivery, control, or scoring.
Tile Placement
Place tiles to build a shared or personal spatial arrangement.
Read the full game description
1893 is a game in the 18xx series set in the Cologne region of Germany and intended for 2-4 players. Designed by Edwin Eckert and produced by Marflow Games, 1893 contains many very distinct departures from typical 18xx game. As with most 18xx games, players will start the game with an equal sum of cash and then invest in various types of companies. Those companies will then operate and earn income for their shareholders. As technology develops, revenues increase until eventually a winner emerges as the player with the greatest personal worth (combined cash and stock portfolio value).