1862 (2000)

About this game

An early self-published 18xx game by Helmut Ohley. This one is set in the America/Canada, and is about building the trans-continental railways. It is one of the longer 18xx games but is interesting and develops quite quickly once green tiles are available and companies can lay two yellow tiles per round.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 4 to 7.
• Rules load. At 3.7/5 this is a heavy game — read the rulebook before people arrive.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.