1837: Rail Building in the Austro-Hungarian Empire (1994)

About this game

1837 is an 18xx game set in the Austro-Hungarian empire. It is based on 1835 mechanics with lots of minor companies, has a large board and takes a long time to play. It is not recommended for beginners.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 3 to 7.
• Rules load. At 4.2/5 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.