Boardgames

18FL: Railroads to Paradise

Explore a small, Florida-set 18xx experience for 2–4 players, designed as a change of pace and a welcoming teaching game.

150
minutes

2 - 4
player(s)

Medium Heavy

18FL: Railroads to Paradise board game cover

About this board game

18FL: Railroads to Paradise is a small 18xx board game set in Florida for 2–4 players, with an approximately 150-minute playing time. Released in 2006, it offers a more compact experience within the 18xx family of games.

Designed in the style of Mark Derrick’s “one-state” games 18GA and 18AL, 18FL focuses its setting on a single state. This gives the game a distinct Florida identity while keeping its overall scope smaller than more robust 18xx titles.

The game is intended as a change from larger, more involved 18xx games. Its compact format makes it suitable for players looking for an alternative to a longer or more demanding session, while preserving the setting and character of the 18xx family.

18FL is also intended to work effectively as a teaching game. It offers new players a relatively benign introduction to 18xx, making it a possible starting point for those who want to discover the family without beginning with one of its more substantial games.

Whether you are seeking a Florida-themed 18xx experience or a smaller game for an established group, 18FL: Railroads to Paradise provides a focused way to approach the genre. Its 2–4 player count and 150-minute play time make it a clearly defined, accessible option for a tabletop session.