18Dracula
- Designer Lachlan Kingsford
- Publisher (Web published)
- Illustration Lachlan Kingsford
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In 18Dracula, players buy and sell shares in fronts and operate monsters instead of trains on a unique map using cubes and nodes. Monsters have special abilities that influence route clearing and movement. The goal is to accumulate the most blood, combining your blood supply and share values. It is a thematic retheme of 1830 with a horror twist.
Who Is This Game For?
18Dracula is aimed at experienced players who enjoy complex economic strategy games and are familiar with the 18XX series. It is not a family game and lacks a solo mode. Players should expect longer, immersive sessions.
How It Works
Players acquire shares in fronts and operate these fronts by deploying monsters on the board. The map uses cubes and nodes instead of traditional tiles, and routes are cleared by removing cubes. Special monsters and associates have unique abilities affecting movement and route connections, adding strategic depth.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Lachlan Kingsford in 2019, 18Dracula is an unusual entry in the 18XX series, replacing trains with monsters and using a cube-and-node map. While it has no official awards, it stands out for its novel theme and close relation to 1830.
Pro
- Innovative blend of 18XX mechanics with a horror theme
- Monsters replace traditional trains with unique abilities
- Distinctive cube-and-node map instead of tiles
- Accessible as a print-and-play
Contra
- No official game duration specified
- No solo mode available
- Relatively complex, best for experienced players
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game blends railroad economics with a dark monster world, featuring vampires, ghosts, and werewolves competing to control fronts by harvesting blood.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take time to understand the unique monster abilities and cube-node map mechanics before playing with others.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, 18Dracula supports 2 to 6 players and has no solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
There is no official duration; expect longer play sessions due to complexity.
What prior experience do I need?
Familiarity with complex economic games or the 18XX series is recommended as it is not a beginner game.
How does this compare to similar games?
18Dracula is a thematic retheme of 1830, replacing trains with monsters and using cubes instead of tiles.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and horror theme, it is not well suited for families with children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of stock trading, unique monster abilities, and the cube-and-node map mechanic.
Fazit
18Dracula offers an intriguing twist for 18XX fans who appreciate horror elements. It suits experienced players open to innovative mechanics and complex strategy.