2006 · Economic

1861: The Railways of the Russian Empire

Players operate rail companies in mid-19th-century Russia, buying and selling stock, running trains, and expanding networks across a large map. The game features 16 minor companies that enter the market via auction during stock rounds and can be merged or converted into major corporations as the game progresses. A non-player government railway also runs on the map and influences strategic options. Play centers on bidding, route building, train management, and timing corporate conversions to maximize income and share value.

groupPlayers

3–6 best 4

schedulePlaying time

180–360 min

cakeAge

12+

psychologyComplexity

4.2 / 5