The Old Prince 1871

2022 · Transportation

The Old Prince 1871

Players manage competing railway companies on a compact, curvy map inspired by a 19th-century island line. They lay track, invest in trains, upgrade companies, and run routes to connect towns while balancing finances and share control. Turns alternate between operating companies and corporate actions, with auctions, stock manipulation, and route optimization driving player decisions. The game borrows historical geography as setting but focuses on economic engine-building and competitive maneuvering rather than strict historical simulation.

Players
3–4 best 3
Playing time
120–240 min
Age
12+
Complexity
4.1 / 5
6.7 on LudoyaPrint & PlayEconomicAuction / BiddingTile PlacementVictory Points as a Resource

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5
Plays logged
17
Players
3h 43m
Average play
2
In collections
2
On wishlists
2
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6.7/10

from 4 Ludoya reviews

  • andycted8.5

    One of the weirdest 18xx, entertaining and a bit chaotic but fun !

    First impressions · 1 play

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