The Depot: 1876

Country of Origin: The Netherlands
Designed by: Peter Jacobi
Published by: Chris Lawson (UK)
Released: 1996
Licensed by Hartland Trefoil

1876 (previously known as Trinidad), is a pair of microgames, one based on the 1830 ruleset and the other based on the 1835 ruleset. Both use (different) 12 hex maps, have only 3 Corporations and limited number of Private Companies (4) and Trains (11 or 12). Even with these small numbers, the game provides the usual problems for the players and gives the feel of a full 18xx game but all playable in 2 to 3 hours. Primarily for 3 or 4 players, the two games each have their own flavour and show that even with a minimal set it is possible to have a workable mini-18xx game.

Money Unit: Pounds
Board Size: 12 playable hexes on each board.
Off-board Connections: 3 levels in 1876/35, none in 1876/30
Stock Market: Dynamic
Stock Purchase order: fixed in 1876/35, open in 1876/30
Tile Colors: yellow, green, brown

Map and rules of 1876/30.
Map and rules of 1876/35.
Ordering information for 1876

More will be added when available.

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dmreed@bihs.net last updated 4 October 1996