Rails West!

aka: Rails West!: A Game on the Financing & Building of the American Transcontinentals , 1870-1900
Moby ID: 43396

Description official description

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.

Groups +

Screenshots

Promos

Credits (Apple II version)

Designed by
Box Cover Design by

Reviews

Critics

Average score: 90% (based on 1 ratings)

Players

Average score: 3.0 out of 5 (based on 3 ratings with 0 reviews)

Be the first to review this game!

Analytics

MobyPro Early Access

Upgrade to MobyPro to view research rankings!

Related Games

The Hardy Boys: Treasure on the Tracks
Released 2009 on Nintendo DS
kirubiru
Released 2004 on Windows
Steam: Rails to Riches
Released 2015 on Android, iPad, 2017 on Macintosh...
Wild West Seymour
Released 1992 on Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC
Atomic Society
Released 2018 on Windows
Weird West
Released 2022 on Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One...
Hard West II
Released 2022 on Windows

Identifiers +

  • MobyGames ID: 43396
  • [ Please login / register to view all identifiers ]

Contribute

Are you familiar with this game? Help document and preserve this entry in video game history! If your contribution is approved, you will earn points and be credited as a contributor.

Contributors to this Entry

Game added by Gary Anderson.

Atari 8-bit added by Kabushi. Commodore 64 added by Terok Nor.

Additional contributors: formercontrib.

Game added July 3, 2010. Last modified September 29, 2023.