18West

2007 · BGG

Avg rating

7.24

Bayes rating

5.58

Weight

4.00 (Heavy)

Players

2-6

Playtime

6 hr

Ratings count

111

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Description

18West is an 18xx design by David G. D. Hecht, published in October 2007 by Deep Thought Games. 18West incorporates a variety of mechanisms into the 18xx framework, including three different types of companies (Granger roads, land grant and public) and subsidized track laying. Mergers are also involved, in which public companies can acquire Granger roads.



Mechanics

Network and Route Building Simulation Stock Holding

Themes

American West Economic Trains

Publishers

All-Aboard Games Deep Thought Games, LLC Golden Spike Games

Designers

David G. D. Hecht