1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856

About this board game

1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856 is an 18xx railway and stock game for 3–6 players, with games lasting about 300 minutes. Based on the mechanics of Tresham’s 1829, it challenges players to build wealth through railroad companies and personal stock holdings.

Players buy and sell shares in rail companies operating across an abstract hexagonal map of eastern Canada. Track tiles are placed on the map as rail networks develop, while the majority stockholder controls each company’s actions. The game’s stock manipulation is widely regarded as one of its strongest features.

Companies and investors must contend with the distinctive challenges of Upper Canada. The game includes the formation of the Canadian Government Railroad, government loans, and major obstacles that can hinder railroad growth.

• Buy and sell stock in multiple rail companies.
• Control companies through majority share ownership.
• Place track tiles across an abstract hexagonal map.
• Navigate government loans and obstacles to railroad expansion.

1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856 ends when the bank runs out of money or a player goes bankrupt. After the financial struggle is over, the player with the greatest personal holdings wins.

Released in 1995, this substantial railway investment game combines company management, stock trading, and route development into a long-form 18xx experience. Its focus on share control and market manipulation gives every financial decision lasting importance.