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Board game · economic, strategy

1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856

Bill Dixon

1995 · 3⁠–⁠6 players, best with 4 · 300 min · ages 14+

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How many players

For 3 to 6 players, best with 4.

  • 3 players
  • 4 players: best
  • 5 players
  • 6 players

Weight and time

Heavy: 4.2 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 300–300 minutes, for ages 14 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek7.5/101,270 ratings
  • BGG rank1,299thamong all games

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How to play 1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856

Mechanics

  • Auction
  • Route building
  • Stock holding
  • Tile placement

Credits 1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856

  • DesignBill Dixon
  • ArtChris Vande Voort
  • ArtMike Russo
  • PublisherMayfair Games

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Game details 1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856

Year published
1995
Players
3–6, best with 4
Playing time
300–300 minutes
Age
ages 14+
Weight
4.2 out of 5
Designer
Bill Dixon
Publisher
Mayfair Games

Frequently asked questions 1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856

How many players is 1856: Railroading in Upper Canada from 1856 for?

For 3 to 6 players. It plays best with 4.

How long does a game take?

300 to 300 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 14 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 14, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku