
- 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 MSK 2 Extension Kit for 1829 (Southern & Northern boards)
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MSK 2 Extension Kit for 1829 (Southern & Northern boards) is an expansion for 1829 released in 1982 for 3–9 players and 300 minutes per game. It was designed by Francis Tresham and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
The 18xx MSK 2 Extension Kit for 1829 adds 9 additional trains - 3 x '3T', 2 x '6', 2 x '2+2', 2 x '4+4E' - to 1829 - either 1829 or 1829 Northern Board, with a half-page of rules for their use. Expands: 1829 1829 Northern Board
MSK 2 Extension Kit for 1829 (Southern & Northern boards) supports 3–9 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 MSK 2 Extension Kit for 1829 (Southern & Northern boards) is 300 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.
MSK 2 Extension Kit for 1829 (Southern & Northern boards) has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
MSK 2 Extension Kit for 1829 (Southern & Northern boards) belongs to these categories: Economic, Trains, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 MSK 2 Extension Kit for 1829 (Southern & Northern boards) 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 MSK 2 Extension Kit for 1829 (Southern & Northern boards) as an expansion for 1829. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need 1829 to use it. Check that your edition of 1829 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.