1849: The Game of Sicilian Railways

About this board game

1849: The Game of Sicilian Railways is an 18xx railway game for 3–5 players, with an approximately 180-minute playing time. Set across the entire island of Sicily, it covers the period from 1849 to 1922.

Originally dubbed a game-kit, this offering focuses on two central activities: laying track lines and purchasing shares. Together, these elements place the development of Sicily’s railways at the heart of the experience.

The game is designed as a more easily managed and quicker experience than some games of its type. It remains recognizably an 18xx offering while introducing a few different nuances for players to discover.

• Track laying across the entire island of Sicily
• Share purchasing as a central part of play
• A more manageable and quicker 18xx format
• A setting spanning 1849 to 1922

With its combination of railway development and share purchasing, 1849: The Game of Sicilian Railways presents the familiar foundation of an 18xx game in a focused format. Its island-wide setting gives the game a clearly defined geographic scope, while its streamlined nature makes it a more approachable entry in the style.

Released in 1998, 1849: The Game of Sicilian Railways is suited to groups looking for a substantial railway game without the same level of management associated with longer or more demanding examples of the type. For players interested in Sicily, track lines, shares, and the 1849–1922 period, it offers a distinct take on the 18xx format.