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The best introduction to the 18xx genre.

For 20 years, Shikoku 1889 has been regarded as the best introduction to the 18xx genre. Easy to learn, a lifetime to master.

$79

"This is easily the best introduction to the system and a fine game for experienced players."

Cole Wehrle | Designer of Root, John Company, Arcs, and many more.

Shikoku 1889 - $79

Par your company!

Time to play

150 min

Players

2 - 6

Main Mechanic

18xx

Series

Grand Trunk Games

Shikoku 1889 is a re-release of the classic 18xx title "1889: History of Shikoku Railways". For over 2 decades, 1889 has been considered to be the best introduction to the 18xx genre for its short playtime and simplicity to teach. Even though Shikoku 1889 is simple enough to be your first 18xx experience, it has an incredible depth that will take many plays to unpack.

Shikoku 1889

$79

Shikoku 1889: Rusted Blossoms Print

Shikoku 1889: Money Cards Upgrade

$10

Shikoku 1889: Map Art Print

Shikoku 1889: Cover Print

Shikoku 1889: Art Print Minis Addon

$10

Total: $79

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United States (Contiguous)

What's in the box?

Components

1
1 Game Board
2
28 Train Cards
3
63 Stock Certificates
4
7 Corporation Charters
5
15 Station Tokens (12mm disc)
6
7 Initial Offering Tokens (15mm disc)
7
7 Revenue Tokens (15mm disc)
8
7 Stock Tokens (15mm cylinder)
9
1 Round Marker (15mm tall cylinder)
10
7 Private Company Certificates
11
276 Sheets of Paper Money
12
71 Track Tiles
13
1 Priority Deal Marker
14
30 Auction Tokens (5 trains in 6 colors)
15
1 Revenue Tracker

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—	Shikoku 1889	Shikoku 1889: Rusted Blossoms Print	Shikoku 1889: Money Cards Upgrade	Shikoku 1889: Map Art Print	Shikoku 1889: Cover Print	Shikoku 1889: Art Print Minis Addon
Dimensions	12.3″ × 9.2″ × 2.8″	7.8″ × 7.8″ × 0.1″	2.5″ × 1.7″ × 0.1″	7.8″ × 7.8″ × 0.1″	7.8″ × 7.8″ × 0.1″	5.9″ × 3.9″ × 0.1″
Weight	4.88 lb	0.02 lb	0.55 lb	0.02 lb	0.02 lb	0.03 lb
SKU	GME-GTG-SH	GME-GTG-SH-AP2	GME-GTG-SH-MC	GME-GTG-SH-AP3	GME-GTG-SH-AP1	GME-GTG-SH-APM
UPC	793888533387	618149323548	618149323579	618149323555	618149323531	618149323562
MSRP	$80	$1	$1	$1	$1	$1
Case Count	6	—	—	—	—	—