1879: US Pacific Northwest (2014)

About this game

Set in the Pacific Northwest, and published by All-Aboard Games, 1879 was originally one of three titles in the Winsome Games 2014 Essen Set. 1879 largely follows the 1830 ruleset, but since it is designed to introduce players to the 18xx system, there are only 6 major companies in the game and no private companies.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 3 to 5.
• Rules load. At 3.5/5 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.