RIO GRANDE GAMES: CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN - Robber Barons vie for dominance as they build railroads from Chicago across the vast plains of America's midwest. Sales of stock raise the capital necessary for these fledgling railroads to drive west through the bountiful heartland in their quest for huge profits. Difficult decisions must be made, balancing future growth vs immediate income. Timing is critical, assessing the best moment to seize opportunities for their maximum value. Money management is crucial, there are no loans in this game to bail you out. Choose your actions wisely, discern your competitor's interests carefully, be prepared to act decisively when you must. Chicago & NorthWestern is for 3-5 players for about an hour. Expand your board game collection with Chicago & NorthWestern, the ultimate test of strategy and foresight! Don't miss the chance to become the master of the rails in this exhilarating economic showdown! Ages 14+, 3-5 Players, 30-60 Min

• 1800's RAILROAD THEMED BOARD GAME: Players start railroads, invest in railroads, and build track across the great plains of America in the late 1800s.
• MAKE STRATEGIC MOVES: Players decide when Dividends are paid to stock shareholders. Players decide where to build, how much to build and when to reap the benefits of opportunities presented.
• STRATEGY NOT LUCK: There is no luck in this economic battle, you win or lose on your own abilities in this arena. The player with the most cash at the end of the game is the winner. Ties are possible, but extremely rare.
• MONEY MANAGEMENT: Weight current funds against future growth.
• CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN is designed by John Bohrer and artist Todd Sanders.