Table feel
Moderate level of interaction with a good mix of direct and strategic confrontation.
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1851: Kentucky & Tennessee
1851 is an 18xx game set in Kentucky and Tennessee. Designed for smaller groups and shorter playing time, it features only six corporations on a map with 84 spaces (about the size of 1830: Railways & Robber Barons). The stock market is also streamlined -- all shares are always so...
Players
3-5
Time
?-?
Age
14+
Weight
3.27
Rating
6.75
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Moderate level of interaction with a good mix of direct and strategic confrontation.
Teach
2.3
Teaching signal
Replay
4.0
High replayability
Interaction
3.6
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.0
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
3.5
More strategic control
Replay value
1851: Kentucky & Tennessee has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, expansions available, strategic depth, scalability, and moderate easiness to learn. The game offers different experiences each time it is played, with multiple paths to victory and variable setups. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. The game allows room for players to improve their strategy over time, with deep strategic possibilities. It adapts well to different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may not be the easiest game to learn, it offers a rewarding and engaging experience for players.
Luck profile
1851: Kentucky & Tennessee has a moderate level of luck influence. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.
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1851 is an 18xx game set in Kentucky and Tennessee. Designed for smaller groups and shorter playing time, it features only six corporations on a map with 84 spaces (about the size of 1830: Railways & Robber Barons). The stock market is also streamlined -- all shares are always sold at market price, as there is no "par price".
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Designers
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Mark Derrick
Chris Lawson
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Chris Lawson
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