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1849: The Game of Sicilian Railways
Designed by Chris Lawson, Federico Vellani
Published by All-Aboard Games, Chris Lawson
Deep Strategy: 45+ Min Teach
Players
3-5
Community Snapshot
Best with 3–4
Heavy complexity
~180 min
8.1 on BGG (1.0K)
Language Editions
How It Plays
Auction / Bidding
Players bid against each other for cards, tiles, or resources — knowing when to go big and when to fold is the key.
Investment
You put resources into ventures that pay off later — patience and timing can lead to huge returns.
Network and Route Building
You connect locations to form networks — the bigger and smarter your network, the more points you earn.
Stock Holding
You invest in companies or assets that change in value — buy low, sell high, and watch your portfolio grow!
Tile Placement
You lay tiles on the table to build a map, landscape, or pattern — every piece you place changes the board.
About This Game
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.
Source: BoardGameGeek
Expansions & Related
2 Expansions
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