1861: The Railways of the Russian Empire

2006

Ian D. Wilson

BGG Geek Rating

5.9

based on 663 ratings

BGG Average Rating

7.4

community average

BGG Ranking

#3544

all board games

Players

3-6

Weight

4.20/5.00

Playtime

360 min

Age

12+

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Play Online

Available on multiple platforms

18xx.games

⚙️ Game Mechanics

How this game works - core systems and player actions

Tile Placement Stock Holding Auction / Bidding Network and Route Building

📂 Categories

Trains Economic Trains

🎨 Artists

Mike Hutton

🏢 Publishers

All-Aboard Games JKLM Games

📖 About This Game

1861 is an 18xx variant set in Russia. 1861's defining characteristics include: 16 minor companies that are put up for auction during stock rounds, minors having the opportunity to merge or convert in to major corporations, and a non-player controlled government railway.