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"18Korea is a strategy game for 2-5 players, playable in single-player, local or online multiplayer mode. Run railroad companies, trade stocks, and build railroads across the Korean Peninsula, with 30 unique asset cards to help devise strategies. The Korean War breaks out during gameplay, destroying tracks and stations, altering the game's direction and challenging players to adapt for the best profit."

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18Korea screenshot
18Korea screenshot
18Korea screenshot
18Korea screenshot
18Korea screenshot

60%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
gameplay2 negative mentions

  • The game offers a unique mechanic with the Korean War elements that adds an intriguing layer to strategy and planning.
  • It has a good implementation of the 18xx board games, with auto-calculated train routes that save time compared to tabletop versions.
  • The developers are actively working on bugs and improvements, showing commitment to enhancing the gameplay experience.
  • The rules are unclear and contain terminology that can confuse players, making it difficult to fully grasp the gameplay.
  • There are significant bugs affecting gameplay calculations, which can hinder the overall experience and enjoyment.
  • The game lacks a save feature for multiplayer sessions, making it unsuitable for players who cannot dedicate long periods to play.
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a unique mechanic where advancing to era 3 results in half of the map being wiped out, offering a distinct experience within the 18xx genre. However, players express frustration over unresolved bugs and the lack of developer support for necessary gameplay adjustments.

    • “Update: developers appear to have abandoned this game while there are still some important gameplay elements to adjust and some bugs to squash.”
    • “This game has a very unique mechanic (as far as my exposure to 18xx, which is pretty extensive) with half of the map getting wiped out once you advance to era 3 (brown tiles).”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express mixed feelings about replayability, noting that while the game offers enjoyable elements and some asymmetry through pre-game asset card drafts, there are concerns that certain issues may affect its long-term replay value. Overall, it seems to appeal to those who appreciate varied gameplay experiences.

    • “I wonder about the replayability because of that issue.”
    • “This is pretty good, both as a client and as an entry in the family of games, including elements that are questionable if you are a purist but are pretty nice if you like your board games to have replayability and some minimum degree of asymmetry, and I am referring to the pre-game draft of asset cards.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users suggest enhancing the graphics by removing the game pause when activating the little trains and implementing a visual representation during stock rounds to clearly indicate which players own shares in each company and the quantity of their holdings.

    • “Iii) Remove the game pause when the little train graphics are activated.”
    • “V) During a stock round, each company should graphically show which players own stock in each company and how many shares they own.”

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