Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders

What this is

In Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders, players manage companies, invest in stocks and optimize delivery of goods in 1870's Chicago. Rail development changes the value of shared companies, forcing players to think as both operators and investors.

At a glance

Players: 2–4
Listed play time: 120–180 minutes
Minimum age: 14 and up
First published: 2019
Designer: Raymond Chandler III
Photographs: 1

7.5out of 1066 ratings

How players rate Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders

Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.

Every dimension

15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.

How good it is

Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.

Longevity and replayability7.2/10
Ease of teach6.3/10
Gateway friendliness6.4/10
Component quality6.3/10
Table presence7.3/10
Travel friendliness6.0/10

What it's like

Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.

Player interactionModerate5.2SolitaireConstant
CutthroatnessGentle3.7FriendlyRuthless
Role of luckBalanced5.5Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
Theme integrationPresent5.9Pasted onWoven in
Rules complexityModerate2.7LightHeavy
Decision complexityModerate3.0SimpleDemanding
Language dependencySome2.6No textText-heavy
Table spaceKitchen table5.2Lap trayTwo tables

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