Mechanic · Victory Points as a Resource

Imagine your victory points aren't just for counting at the end, but something you can spend during the game for advantages. This mechanic allows you to sacrifice a portion of your final score to perform powerful actions or gain extra resources, creating very interesting strategic choices.

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1830: Railways & Robber Barons

Board game · 1986

group 2–7 · best 4 schedule 180–360 min psychology Weight 4.2/5

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7.9 RATING BGG

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Game	Year	Players	Duration	Tags	Ludo	BGG
Viticulture Essential Edition Weight 2.9/58,5 Ludo8.0 BGG	2015	1–6	45–90 min	Economic, Farming	8,5	8.0
Age of Innovation Weight 4.3/59,3 Ludo8.4 BGG	2023	1–5	40–200 min	Economic, Fantasy	9,3	8.4
The Gallerist Weight 4.2/58,6 Ludo8.0 BGG	2015	1–4	60–150 min	Economic	8,6	8.0
Teotihuacan: City of Gods Weight 3.8/58,6 Ludo7.8 BGG	2018	1–4	90–120 min	Economic, Ancient	8,6	7.8
Galactic Cruise Weight 4.0/59,0 Ludo8.3 BGG	2025	1–4	90–150 min	Economic, Industry / Manufacturing	9,0	8.3
La Granja Weight 3.6/58,6 Ludo7.6 BGG	2014	1–4	90–120 min	Economic, Farming	8,6	7.6
The Princes of Florence Weight 3.2/57.5 BGG	2000	1–5	75–100 min	City Building, Renaissance	—	7.5
Indonesia Weight 4.0/58,6 Ludo7.9 BGG	2005	2–5	180–240 min	Economic, Industry / Manufacturing	8,6	7.9
1830: Railways & Robber Barons Weight 4.2/5100,0 Ludo7.9 BGG	1986	2–7	180–360 min	Economic, Trains	100,0	7.9
Imperial Weight 3.6/58,3 Ludo7.6 BGG	2006	2–6	120–180 min	Economic, Post-Napoleonic	8,3	7.6
Expeditions Weight 3.1/58,4 Ludo7.6 BGG	2023	1–5	60–90 min	Exploration	8,4	7.6
Tikal Weight 2.8/58,6 Ludo7.3 BGG	1999	2–4	90 min	Adventure, Exploration	8,6	7.3
Imperial 2030 Weight 3.5/5100,0 Ludo7.6 BGG	2009	2–6	120–180 min	Economic, Political	100,0	7.6
Stockpile Weight 2.1/57,9 Ludo7.4 BGG	2015	2–5	45 min	Economic	7,9	7.4
Skymines Weight 3.9/58,4 Ludo7.9 BGG	2022	1–4	75–150 min	Economic, Science Fiction	8,4	7.9
Oceans Weight 2.9/57.4 BGG	2020	2–4	60–90 min	Animals, Card Game	—	7.4
Jamaica Weight 1.7/57,9 Ludo7.1 BGG	2007	2–6	30–60 min	Nautical, Racing	7,9	7.1
Wabash Cannonball Weight 2.8/58,1 Ludo7.3 BGG	2007	2–6	30–60 min	Economic, Post-Napoleonic	8,1	7.3
La Granja: Deluxe Master Set Weight 3.5/59,1 Ludo8.2 BGG	2023	1–4	90–120 min	Economic, Dice	9,1	8.2
1846: The Race for the Midwest Weight 4.0/5100,0 Ludo7.9 BGG	2005	3–5	120–240 min	Economic, Trains	100,0	7.9