Holland means business. Since the days of the Dutch East India company, Dutch traders have demonstrated their savvy business prowess internationally. Now it is time for The Netherlands to build their railroads. Instead of competing with the British, French, Italians & Germans, they are competing with the best of the best, other Dutch investors. There is no luck in this short, ruthless game, just shrewd, astute investments that will bring vast wealth. Making money is the goal of this game. Make the most and you win.

Dutch Intercity is for 3-6 players and takes less than an hour. Players invest their starting capital in railroad stocks and then the Directors of the railroads build track. Dividends are paid at the end of every track building round and then more railroad stock is offered to the investors. The wisest investors will come out on top.

This game reimplements the map used in Zoutkaartje, originally “Santa Claus Takes the Intercity,” designed by Han Heidema and sent to friends as a Christmas card in 1997. After John Bohrer met Han in 1995, Han sent him Santa Claus Takes the Intercity, along with his earlier Christmas cards. Intrigued by this game’s map, John developed and published Dutch InterCity, crediting Han for its design. Inspired by its design and Winsome Games’ development process, Han went on to design the rest of the games in The Riding series, which have become some of the most sought-after Winsome Games titles for their rarity, unique mechanics, and engaging gameplay.