Description
Step into the 'Age of Railroading' in America! As a wealthy investor and speculator, you're betting on the revolutionary new railroad technology. Commerce will soon ditch rutted roads and slow canals for the swift 'Iron Horses' on rails. 1830 is an acclaimed railroad investment and building game spanning from 1830 to the present. You and other players become stockholders of America's first railroad corporations, competing for control as the largest shareholder becomes the president. As president, build tracks, buy and operate trains to generate revenue, regardless of shareholders' needs. Keep an eye on the volatile stock market, invest in flourishing companies for dividends, buy rising - value stocks, collect, and sell before the values drop. This game comes with rules and components for Francis Tresham's original classic design, a faster - playing basic game, and new variants from top railroad game developers. The 2 - sided map offers different art for developing the Eastern U.S. Get ready to be a railroad baron, start investing and building, and become America's first great rail tycoon! Suitable for 2 - 6 players, playtime is about 360 minutes, and players should be at least 12 years old.
How to play: First, each player becomes a stockholder of America's first railroad corporations. Compete with others to get the most shares and become the president. As the president, you can build tracks, buy and operate trains to make money. Keep an eye on the stock market and invest in good companies to earn dividends. When a company's stock value is rising, buy the stocks, collect the benefits, and sell them before the price drops. Attention: Make sure to understand the rules of the game before you start. The stock market is volatile, so be careful with your investments. Maintenance advice: Keep the game components in a dry and clean place. Don't let the map get creased and keep the cards in good condition. If you're not playing for a long time, store the game in its box properly.
