Horseless Carriage

I recently had the pleasure of playing Horseless Carriage, a game that puts you in the driver's seat (pun intended!) of the early automobile industry. The game really captures the excitement and uncertainty of a nascent industry. You're not just building cars, you're shaping the future of transportation.

The game is all about innovation and adapting to a rapidly changing market. Players have a lot of freedom to design their factories and production lines. Do you focus on early adopters with basic vehicles, or do you invest in advanced features like brakes (yes, those were actually considered optional back then!)? The decisions you make can have a huge impact on your success.

One thing I really enjoyed about Horseless Carriage is the lack of "guardrails." You're not forced into a specific path or strategy. You can be as creative as you want. However, this freedom comes with a price. The game can be quite unforgiving, and if you make a misstep, it can be difficult to recover.

Be prepared for a long game. I'm talking about an hour per player or more. But if you're looking for a deep and strategic game, then Horseless Carriage is definitely worth checking out. You'll be racing to stay ahead of the competition and trying to find the winning formula for your automotive empire.