%2Fpic4895040.png&w=3840&q=65)
Back to Home
Strategist Pick
1817
Designed by Craig Bartell, Tim Flowers
Published by All-Aboard Games, Deep Thought Games, LLC + 1 more
Hardcore Commitment: Extensive Rules
Players
3-7
Community Snapshot
Best with 4–5
Very Heavy complexity
360–540 min
8.6 on BGG (877)
Categories
How It Plays
Auction / Bidding
Players bid against each other for cards, tiles, or resources — knowing when to go big and when to fold is the key.
Loans
You can borrow resources now but have to pay them back later — living on credit is risky but tempting!
Market
There's a shared marketplace where prices shift based on what players buy and sell — supply and demand in action.
Network and Route Building
You connect locations to form networks — the bigger and smarter your network, the more points you earn.
Ownership
You can claim and own certain game elements that give you ongoing benefits — mark your territory!
Stock Holding
You invest in companies or assets that change in value — buy low, sell high, and watch your portfolio grow!
Tile Placement
You lay tiles on the table to build a map, landscape, or pattern — every piece you place changes the board.
About This Game
1817 is a railroad operations and share trading board game in the 18xx series with a distinct financial flair. It is named after the year the New York Stock Exchange opened at 40 Wall Street in New York. 1817 differentiates itself from other 18xx games with its sophisticated financial mechanics that simulate the laissez faire capitalism of early America.…
Source: BoardGameGeek
Expansions & Related
4 Expansions
%2Fpic8207420.png&w=3840&q=65)
%2Fpic7983826.jpg&w=3840&q=65)
%2Fpic7983819.jpg&w=3840&q=65)
Similar Games
More Like This
%2Fpic4557340.png&w=3840&q=65)
%2Fpic3490053.jpg&w=3840&q=65)
%2Fpic3469216.jpg&w=3840&q=65)
%2Fpic2649434.png&w=3840&q=65)