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18Dixie with 18MS and 18GA
2015
Rules assistance for 18Dixie with 18MS and 18GA
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- 2–6 players
- 120–150 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.3/5
Rules assistant for 18Dixie with 18MS and 18GA
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18Dixie with 18MS and 18GA is a board game released in 2015 for 2–6 players, 120–150 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mark Derrick and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Network and Route Building, and Stock Holding.
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About the game
Note: These games come together in one box, and have shared components. The smaller maps for 18MS and 18GA are both on the back of the big map for 18Dixie. 18Dixie with 18MS and 18GA is an 18xx game set in the Southeast region of the United States. Players invest in railroad companies in an effort to have the greatest net worth at the end of the game. This is determined by adding the cash holdings of the players to the value of the stocks each owns. The money in the actual companies, though, are separate from the individual player's money. During the game, there are alternating stock rounds, where players buy and sell stock in the various railroad companies, and operating rounds, where the various companies operate. When operating, the companies lay tracks, place stations, and buy and run trains. 18MS is an 18xx game set in Mississippi and Alabama, together with portions of adjoining states. Players invest in railroad companies in an effort to have the greatest net worth at the end of the game. This is determined by adding the cash holdings of the players to the value of the stocks each owns. The game consists of five Stock Rounds, where players buy and sell stock in the various companies, each of which is followed by two Operating Rounds, where the various companies operate by laying tracks, placing stations, and buying and running trains. 18MS is a separate mini game using some of the components from 18Dixie together with some additional components specific to 18MS. 18MS aims to be a smaller, shorter game that may be useful for teaching the 18xx system to newer players.
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- Deep Thought Games, LLC
- Golden Spike Games
Questions and answers
18Dixie with 18MS and 18GA supports 2–6 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 18Dixie with 18MS and 18GA is 120–150 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 18Dixie with 18MS and 18GA for ages 12 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.
18Dixie with 18MS and 18GA has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
18Dixie with 18MS and 18GA belongs to these categories: Economic, Trains, and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, 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 18Dixie with 18MS and 18GA are: Mark Derrick. 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 18Dixie with 18MS and 18GA as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.