The Old Prince 1871 2022
Designed by Lucas Boyd
What it is
A very heavy economic, print & play, trains game for 3-4 players (~120 min), built around auction / bidding, income, investment.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #4779 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
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How to play The Old Prince 1871
The Old Prince 1871 is a very heavy and complex game (rated 4.2 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 3–4 players, runs about 120 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's an Economic, Print & Play and Trains game where the core of play revolves around Auction / Bidding, Income and Investment. A very heavy economic, print & play, trains game for 3-4 players (~120 min), built around auction / bidding, income, investment. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #4779 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about The Old Prince 1871
How many players is The Old Prince 1871?
The Old Prince 1871 plays with 3–4 players.
How long does The Old Prince 1871 take to play?
About 120 minutes per game.
Is The Old Prince 1871 hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 4.2 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is The Old Prince 1871 for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
Is The Old Prince 1871 beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 4.2/5 — so The Old Prince 1871 leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is The Old Prince 1871?
The Old Prince 1871 is an Economic, Print & Play, Trains game, built on Auction / Bidding, Income, Investment.
Where to buy The Old Prince 1871
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