
- BGG rank
- BGG #139
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Age of Steam
- 1–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2002

Rules assistance for 1835: Schlesien
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1835: Schlesien is an expansion for 1835 released in 2002 for 3–7 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by John Bohrer and its main mechanics are Network and Route Building.
This little 18xx add-on expands the 1835 board to the north-east. It also introduces another Minor Company, the Ober-Schlesische Bahn (4a) which replaces the Koln-Mindener Bahn (4) and works like any other pre-Prussian railroad. The expansion also included 1 overlay tile for Berlin, 2 more 2-trains, a company charter and a token for the new railroad.
1835: Schlesien supports 3–7 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 1835: Schlesien is 360 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 1835: Schlesien for ages 16 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.
1835: Schlesien belongs to these categories: Trains and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Network and Route Building. 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 1835: Schlesien are: John Bohrer. 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 1835: Schlesien as an expansion for 1835. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need 1835 to use it. Check that your edition of 1835 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.