1849: The Game of Sicilian Railways

1998 · BGG

Avg rating

8.09

Bayes rating

6.31

Weight

4.15 (Heavy)

Players

3-5

Playtime

3 hr

Ratings count

945

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Description

Originally dubbed a game-kit, this 18xx offering involves laying track lines and purchasing shares within the entire island of Sicily (1849 to 1922). A more easily managed and quicker game of its type, but with a few different nuances.

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Auction & bidding Resource & economic management Tile, map & route building

Game type

Board game

What it’s about

History, politics & real-world conflict Business, building & transportation

Publishers

All-Aboard Games Chris Lawson

Designers

Chris Lawson Federico Vellani