
- BGG rank
- BGG #320
- BGG rating
- 7.9
1830: Railways & Robber Barons
- 2–7 players
- 180–360 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 1986

Rules assistance for 1825 Regional Kit R1: Wales
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1825 Regional Kit R1: Wales is an expansion for 1825 Unit 1 released in 1995 for 2–5 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Francis Tresham and its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Modular Board.
1825 Regional Kit: R1 - Wales is an expansion for 1825 Unit 1, an 18xx game. It includes: Game board 2 Minor Companies (4 share certificates, 2 tokens & 1 pawn each) 9 Yellow Tiles: 1 each of 3, 4 & 69; 2 each of 6, 7 & 8 6 Green Tiles: 1 each of 10, 11, 13, 14, 23, 24 3 Russet Tiles: 1 each of 35, 37 & 38 1825 Unit 1 is required to play this expansion.
1825 Regional Kit R1: Wales supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 1825 Regional Kit R1: Wales is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 1825 Regional Kit R1: Wales for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
1825 Regional Kit R1: Wales belongs to these categories: Economic, Trains, and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Modular Board. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 1825 Regional Kit R1: Wales are: Francis Tresham. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 1825 Regional Kit R1: Wales as an expansion for 1825 Unit 1. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need 1825 Unit 1 to use it. Check that your edition of 1825 Unit 1 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.