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Sicily The Race for Messina (1981)

2 players · 120–1200 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
120–1200 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.6/10

Best for 2 players aged 12+ who like wargame games — medium complexity, plays in 120–1200 min.

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About Sicily The Race for Messina

Sicily: The Race for Messina, 10 July - 17 August 1943, is a game about the Allied invasion of Sicily in mid May, 1943. The attempted lightning capture of the southernmost bastion of an increasingly embattled Festung Europa. Where the Allied forces undertook the first amphibious assault against Nazi-dominated Europe, and where the greatly outnumbered Axis forces conducted one of the most brilliant rearguard actions of modern times. There is the regular campaign game, a variab…

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WargameWorld War II

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Ratio / Combat Results Table, Simulation · Designer: Dick Rustin

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Sicily The Race for Messina FAQ

How many players is Sicily The Race for Messina?
Sicily The Race for Messina plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.
How long does Sicily The Race for Messina take to play?
A game of Sicily The Race for Messina takes 120–1200 min, at medium complexity (3.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Sicily The Race for Messina any good?
Sicily The Race for Messina rates 6.6/10 from 205 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a wargame / world war ii game built around dice rolling, hexagon grid, ratio / combat results table.