Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
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.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Auction/Bidding
Bid against other players to determine who receives an item, action, or priority.
Investment
Commit resources now to improve income, control, or value later.
Network and Route Building
Create connected routes that improve reach, delivery, control, or scoring.
Stock Holding
Acquire shares whose value depends on companies, assets, or player actions.
Tile Placement
Place tiles to build a shared or personal spatial arrangement.