Ready to feel like a 19th-century railroad magnate? In Chicago & NorthWestern, you and your friends will dive into the American Midwest, controlling the explosive expansion of railroads. Forget friendship; here, it's all about money and self-interest! The game puts you in the shoes of a robber baron (in a good way, of course!) seeking to exploit the region, expanding rail lines from Chicago to the Rocky Mountains. Each round, your clever decisions and sharp execution are crucial. The dividends you accumulate are the fuel for continued growth, and alliances between shareholders can shift at any moment, always with an eye on the ultimate goal: accumulating more and more wealth. Don't expect a cuddly game; Chicago & NorthWestern is about pure economic strategy, where the player with the most money at the end of the game takes the victory. Prepare for tense negotiations and plenty of stock market speculation, all within about an hour of gameplay.