Overview

Atlanta is a railroad/economic board game published by Winsome Games. Players invest in and develop railroad companies in and around the Atlanta, Georgia area. As a Winsome Games title, it features the characteristic economic and route-building mechanics typical of the publisher’s train game series. Players compete to build the most profitable rail network.

Components

• Game board (map of the Atlanta area with rail routes)
• Stock certificates
• Railroad company pieces
• Money
• Track pieces
• Rules booklet

Setup

1. Place the game board showing the Atlanta area.
2. Sort stock certificates by railroad company.
3. Give each player starting capital.
4. Set up initial railroad positions if specified.

Turn Structure

Players take turns in order, with each turn involving stock trading and railroad operations:

1. Stock Phase: Buy or sell shares in railroad companies.
2. Operating Phase: Railroad companies operate in order, building track and earning revenue.

Actions

• Buy stock: Purchase shares in railroad companies.
• Sell stock: Sell shares back to the market.
• Build track: As a railroad director, lay track to expand the network.
• Earn revenue: Collect income based on the railroad’s route and connections.
• Pay dividends: Distribute earnings to shareholders.

Scoring / Victory Conditions

The game ends after a set number of rounds or when triggered by specific conditions. The player with the highest total wealth (cash plus stock value) wins.

Special Rules & Edge Cases

• Stock manipulation: Timing stock purchases and sales is key to maximizing profits.
• Limited print run: As a Winsome Games title, it was produced in limited quantities.
• Railroad director: The player with the most shares in a company controls its operations.

Player Reference

Core mechanics: Stock trading, route building, revenue generation

Win condition: Highest total wealth (cash + stock value)

Publisher: Winsome Games