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1849: The Game of Sicilian Railways cover
1998BGG rank #1,844

1849: The Game of Sicilian Railways

by Chris Lawson, Federico Vellani · All-Aboard Games

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Players3–5
Time180m
ComplexityHeavy
Age14+

About the game

What is 1849: The Game of Sicilian Railways?

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.

How it plays

Mechanics

Auction / BiddingInvestmentNetwork and Route BuildingStock HoldingTile Placement

On the shelf

Categories

EconomicPost-NapoleonicTrainsTransportation

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