18Dixie with 18MS and 18GA
- Designer Mark Derrick
- Publisher Deep Thought Games, LLC , Golden Spike Games
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In 18Dixie and the mini-games 18MS and 18GA, players invest in railroad companies in the southeastern USA. You buy and sell stocks in alternating stock rounds and run companies in operating rounds by laying tracks, placing stations, and buying trains. The goal is to have the highest net worth from cash and stock value at game end. 18MS offers a smaller, shorter experience useful for learning the 18xx system.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets experienced players aged 12 and up who enjoy complex economic games with long playtimes. With about 150 minutes per session, patience and strategic thinking are required. Prior experience with stock and train games helps with the game's complexity.
How It Works
The game combines Network and Route Building, Stock Holding, and Tile Placement mechanics. Players buy and sell shares in railroad companies during stock rounds. In operating rounds, companies lay tracks, place stations, and buy trains to generate income. Alternating between these rounds demands forward planning to maximize net worth.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Mark Derrick, 18Dixie with 18MS and 18GA delivers a complex 18xx experience set in the southeastern USA. Its mix of stock trading and route building is typical of the 18xx series. 18MS acts as a smaller, shorter game that serves as an introduction to the system.
Pro
- Combines stock holding with route building
- Part of the established 18xx series
- Includes smaller games (18MS, 18GA) for learning
- Requires long-term strategic planning
Contra
- High complexity for newcomers
- Long playtime of about 150 minutes
- Not suitable for players under 12
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game takes place in the southeastern United States, mainly Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama. The theme centers on building and operating railroad companies in this region.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Start with 18MS, the smaller game, to learn the 18xx system before moving to 18Dixie.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, 18Dixie with 18MS and 18GA supports 2 to 6 players and has no solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 150 minutes; allow extra time for setup and rule explanations.
What prior experience do I need?
This is an advanced game requiring experience with complex economic and stock mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
18Dixie offers smaller variants 18MS and 18GA for gradual introduction to the 18xx system.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and length, it is better suited for experienced players aged 12 and up rather than young families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Network and Route Building, Stock Holding, and Tile Placement defines its typical 18xx gameplay.
Fazit
18Dixie with 18MS and 18GA is a demanding economic train game ideal for fans of the 18xx series. Its long playtime and complexity require commitment and prior experience.
