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1870: Railroading Across the Trans Mississippi from 1870
With the fresh China game committed elsewhere, the group turned to the simple, classic charm of 1870. And what would a train-game night be without hatred, yelling, and a photo finish?
1870: Railroading Across the Trans Mississippi from 1870
- Published
- 1992
- Designer
- Bill Dixon
- Publisher
- Mayfair Games
- Players
- 2–6
- Playing time
- 360 min
The discussion over what to put on the table had begun with thoughts of the fresh game about China. It was committed elsewhere, though, so it had to wait. With a trainee railroad tycoon at the table, we settled on the simple charm of a classic: 1870 and little trains.
The game had us battling both on the stock market and on the board. This was no peaceful ride with steam engines: every part of the game became a field of conflict, with choices in one arena carrying weight in the other.
The interaction was harsh and direct, with plenty of hatred circulating through both of those arenas. I am fairly sure the lifelong president of KATY is still howling, which on its own describes the mood of the game quite well.
The end came with a margin of just $21, and an underdog victory. Classic, tight, and exactly as malicious as it needed to be to make the evening memorable. A better analysis in a week.
Source: BoardGameGeek
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