1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856*

  • Tile-LayingTile-Laying
  • Route BuildingRoute Building
  • Economy & TradeEconomy & Trade
  • HeavyweightHeavyweight
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Players compete to earn the most money by buying and selling shares of various railway companies on a map of Eastern Canada. The game features an abstract hexagonal board where track tiles are placed, and share manipulation is a key aspect, regarded as one of the best features of the game. The objective revolves around forming the Canadian Government Railroad, navigating government loans, and overcoming challenges to railroad expansion. The game ends when the bank runs out of money or a player goes bankrupt, with victory going to the player with the highest personal wealth.

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