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Rails West!

1984 1 Players

Rails West! is a simulation game about the 19th century speculation in railroad financing. It allows for 1-8 players, with up to 4 under computer control. The long scenario starts in 1870 and ends after the 1900 turn (with 31 turns total). The short scenario starts in 1890 and ends either in 1895 (6 turns) or 1900 (11 turns). The objective is to accumulate cash, stocks and bonds and to control viable transcontinental railroads through strategical decisions.

Release date
August 27, 1984
Developer
Strategic Simulations, Inc.
Publisher
Strategic Simulations, Inc
Players
1

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Rails West!

Rails West! is a simulation game about the 19th century speculation in railroad financing. It allows for 1-8 players, with up to 4 under computer control. The long scenario starts in 1870 and ends after the 1900 turn (with 31 turns total). The short scenario starts in 1890 and ends either in 1895 (6 turns) or 1900 (11 turns). The objective is to accumulate cash, stocks and bonds and to control viable transcontinental railroads through strategical decisions.

Genres

Strategy

Modes

Multiplayer

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Developer
Strategic Simulations, Inc.
Publisher
Strategic Simulations, Inc

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideAugust 27, 1984

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