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1830: Railways & Robber Barons
- 2–7 players
- 180–360 min
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- 1986
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- 7.4
18NEB
2010
Rules assistance for 18NEB
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 4.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for 18NEB
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
18NEB is a board game released in 2010 for 2–4 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Matthew Campbell and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Tile Placement, and Network and Route Building.
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About the game
18NEB -- Railroads Across Nebraska 18NEB is an 18xx game set in the state of Nebraska. 18NEB is a small game inspired by 18VA, 18FL, 18GA, and 18AL. It is intended to be an alternative to some of the longer and larger games while still providing interesting decisions and tension. It features partial capitalization, in which a RR may be floated just by buying the president's share. There are no par values and shares always trade at market value. There is an original Priority Deal mechanic and a new Initial Auction system, both of which are highly regarded. In the late game two "regional railroads" are available, similar to the granger railroads that operated in the American plains, making this game historically accurate.
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Publishers
- Deep Thought Games, LLC
- Golden Spike Games
Questions and answers
18NEB supports 2–4 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 18NEB is 180 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 18NEB 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.
18NEB has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
18NEB belongs to these categories: Economic, Trains, and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Tile Placement, and 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 18NEB are: Matthew Campbell. 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 18NEB 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.