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1849 The Game of Sicilian Railways (1998)

3–5 players · 180 min · age 14+ · ★ 8.3 on BGG

Players
3–5
Play time
180 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Heavy
BGG rating
8.3/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 14+ who like economic games — heavy complexity, plays in 180 min.

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About 1849 The Game of Sicilian Railways

The poor get poorer in this economic beatdown set on the island of Sicily.

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Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Investment, Network and Route Building, Stock Holding, Tile Placement · Designer: Chris Lawson, Federico Vellani

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P

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1849 The Game of Sicilian Railways FAQ

How many players is 1849 The Game of Sicilian Railways?
1849 The Game of Sicilian Railways plays with 3–5 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does 1849 The Game of Sicilian Railways take to play?
A game of 1849 The Game of Sicilian Railways takes 180 min, at heavy complexity (4.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is 1849 The Game of Sicilian Railways any good?
1849 The Game of Sicilian Railways rates 8.3/10 from 548 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / trains game built around auction/bidding, investment, network and route building.