I always took notes whenever Carl and I had a phone conversation, but unfortunately I did not write down everything he shared with me during our talks. Everyone who had similar conversations with Carl knows that what he shared regarding 1831 strategy came not just from designing the game but from avid play of it as well. For the benefit of those who may not have had a chance to benefit from his wisdom and experience, and in order to add to his legacy, I offer here those strategic tips that I have been able to glean from my conversations and correspondence with Carl. If anyone has additional strategic tips from Carl that would be appropriate to include in this Web page, I welcome them. Experience has shown that as many as seven Systems can be formed in a five-player game.
Systems are the key to high revenue.
Being a shareholder gives you the right to know how much cash that company has. Don't hesitate to make use of this information. To win 1831, you must be running at least one system. It is very important to buy back stock into a company or system to continue funding the company or system for capital improvements. The two ways to fund a company or system are through stock sales and dividends paid to the company or system from stock it has repurchased.