1836Jr

About this board game

1836Jr is a mini 18xx game for 2–4 players, set in the Netherlands and Belgium. Released in 2006, it requires components from either 1830: Railways & Robber Barons or 1856: Railroading in Upper Canada.

Designed as a compact entry in the 18xx family, 1836Jr connects its Dutch and Belgian setting with the components of an existing 18xx game. Its identity is defined by this combination: a mini game format, a distinctive European setting, and a requirement to use material from one of two established titles.

The game can be based on either of the following:

• 1830: Railways & Robber Barons
• 1856: Railroading in Upper Canada

Because 1836Jr requires components from 1830 or 1856, it is not a standalone package in the description provided. Players will need the relevant components from one of those games before playing this mini 18xx title.

For players familiar with the 18xx series, 1836Jr offers a version set in the Netherlands and Belgium rather than the locations named in its source games. Its 2–4 player count makes it suited to a small group, while its compact designation distinguishes it from the larger games that provide its required components.

Whether approached through 1830 or 1856, 1836Jr presents the same central concept: a mini 18xx game that depends on components from an established title while bringing the setting to the Netherlands and Belgium.