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Marflow Games

Marflow Games is the publishing imprint of Wolfram Janich, active since 1990 and focused on train and economic games.

  • 19 Games

Biography

Marflow Games is the publishing imprint of Wolfram Janich; the name is 'Wolfram' spelled backwards. The imprint appears in our database since 1990 and currently lists 19 games. Personal birthplace or nationality are not specified in the source data.

Career

Since 1990 Marflow Games has released mainly economy‑focused and railway titles, many in the 18xx family. Typical mechanics across its catalog include Stock Holding, Tile Placement, Network & Route Building and Auction/Bidding. Between 2005 and 2025 the imprint published several regionally themed 18xx games, offering both Print & Play and full releases.

Most Famous Games

Notable titles include 18EC: USA East Coast (2005), 18Rhl: Rhineland (2007), 18Ruhr (2012), 1893: Cologne (2014) and 18SA (2015). More recent releases are 18DO: Dortmund (2020), 18Rhl (2024), and 18DDR (2025) and 18Wisconsin (2025).

Design Style

The imprint emphasizes deep, economic railway games with strong stock/investment mechanics, route/network building and tile placement. Marflow Games follows conventions of the 18xx scene and targets players who enjoy complex economic systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Marflow Games from?

The source data does not specify a country. It is the publishing imprint of Wolfram Janich.

What is their most famous game?

18EC: USA East Coast (2005) is one of the early notable titles in their list.

What mechanic is their signature?

Stock Holding, Tile Placement and Network & Route Building are the imprint's most frequent mechanics.

How long have they been active?

Marflow Games has been active since 1990 according to our data.

Verdict

Players who like complex 18xx-style train and economic games will find a substantial catalog at Marflow Games.

Games in Our Database (19)