1988 is an attempt to create a new game genre. A 19XX game starts where an 18XX game ends: a completed rail network dominated by one company. Some things are similar to 18XX while others are different.

Similarities

• There is a stock round, where the players buy and sell shares in companies
• There is an operating round, where companies buy trains (which will eventually rust) and operate them to generate revenue
• The players interact indirectly with the game board through the companies they control
• The objective is not to accumulate company wealth but personal wealth

Differences

• Tracks and lines are owned by different companies
• The game starts with most tracks already laid and the players compete for the lines running on them
• Although most tracks are laid, the map will still change through expansions, closures and fluctuating city values
• The game starts with state companies, which will eventually be outperformed by private companies
• The private companies may also own shares and mergers (friendly or hostile) are part of the game

The game is currently undergoing development but you are welcome to return to this page for updates or follow Nova Suecia Games at @NovaSuecia.

My name is Nicholas Hjelmberg and I am a hobby gamer since childhood. Starting with classic games like chess and RISK, I moved on to explore "American" games like Diplomacy and Civilization and then "Euro games" like Settlers and Tigris & Euphrates. Combining my game experience with my history interest and IT and quality profession, I have entered the exciting world of board game design and production.

Nicholas Hjelmberg, Stockholm, Sweden

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Summary (PDF)