
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,516
- BGG rating
- 8.4
The Old Prince 1871
- 3–4 players
- 120–240 min
- Complexity 4.1/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for 18AL: Atlantic Coast Line Expansion
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18AL: Atlantic Coast Line Expansion is an expansion for 18AL released in 2025 for 3–6 players, 180–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by R. Ryan Driskel and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Network and Route Building, and Stock Holding.
An expansion to 18AL. A seventh company - the Atlantic Coast Line - is added to the company rooster. Some minor rule's changes are necessary for the new company.
18AL: Atlantic Coast Line Expansion supports 3–6 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 18AL: Atlantic Coast Line Expansion is 180–240 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 18AL: Atlantic Coast Line Expansion 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.
18AL: Atlantic Coast Line Expansion belongs to these categories: Economic, Print & Play, and Trains. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Network and Route Building, and Stock Holding. 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 18AL: Atlantic Coast Line Expansion are: R. Ryan Driskel. 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 18AL: Atlantic Coast Line Expansion as an expansion for 18AL. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need 18AL to use it. Check that your edition of 18AL is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.