What is 18EZ?

18EZ is the first 18xx game designed from the ground up for beginners. It's the perfect entry into the engaging world of railroad board games. The game is seperated into 3 levels, which will gradually introduce new elements. Suitable for up to 6 players, ages 14+.

In Level 1, players Learn how to build railroad networks, and run routes. Level 2 adds the financial element, and players will learn to trade shares of the railroads in the stock market. Level 3 introduces several new types of railroads for players to manage.

What is 18xx?

18xx is a family of railroad-building, ans stock-trading board games. The 18xx system was originally concieved in the late 70's by English game designer Francis Tresham for his groundbreaking game, 1829. There are now nearly 100 different titles in the family, each with their own unique setting, and character. 18xx is considered by some to be the ultimate in table top gaming.

There is no random element in 18xx. That is: no dice, no spinners, no card shuffling. The outcome of the game is determined only by the actions of the players!

The game alternates between operating rounds, where players attempt to build the greatest railroad network, and share dealing rounds, where players buy and sell stock in the railroad companies they are building.

The board is a map, overlayed with a hexagonal grid. Players build railroad networks by laying hexagonal tiles on the grid. The tiles represent track, which will connect the cities on the board, forming routes.

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Two games of 18EZ being played at GenCon 2009.



See and play 18EZ at the Spring 2010 Gaming Hoopla in Lake Geneva, WI. The Gaming Hoopla is a gaming convention held for the benefit of the American Cancer society.

About Us

Visit the 18EZ page on boardgamegeek.com

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Feedback:


Drew,
I received my copy of 18EZ on Wednesday, read the rules and played a Level 1 game with my non-gamer wife last night. It was great. As a testament to your teaching methods, she said, "that was an easy game", at the end. She is looking forward to trying a level 2 game this weekend. If you decide to publish any other 18XX games, I would be very interested. I wish you continued success with the 18EZ project.

-A






This game is EZ. You can pick it up, read the rules, and play it without needing an advanced degree. If you want to try 18xx but don't know how, give 18EZ a shot. You'll be able to learn it in no time, and you can teach your friends with ease. Before you know it, you may have an 18xx group of your own.

-T






Hey Drew & Clay you have done great work! The game is beautiful!


-R






It is nice to have a game that is able to introduce game concepts in a fun way, without overwhelming you with the full 18xx experience. Still, it gives you plenty of hints of what lies ahead in the fuller 18xx experience.

-V






Production values are amazing! This is probably the nicest finished games I own.

-L






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Copyright © 2009 by Andrew/Clay Games and Mayfair Games, Inc., Skokie, IL USA. “18EZ” was designed and developed by Andrew/Clay as an original product, and is under license from Mayfair Games and Francis Tresham. No reproductions or commercial use without permission of Andrew/Clay Games. “18EZ” and “18XX” and the “18XX brand logo” are trademark properties of Francis Tresham. All rights reserved.

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