Sicily: The Race for Messina

Publicado en 1981

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 variable campaign game and a short scenario on just the U.S. landings to get a feel for the gameplay. Units are generally battalion and regiment size. Published in S&T No. 89 (Nov/Dec 1981). Game Scale: Turn: 2 days Hex: 3 miles Unit: Battalion to Brigade Game Inventory: One 22" X 34" mapsheet Two countersheets (300 1/2" counters) One 8 page game specific rule booklet One 8 page game series standard rules booklet

Mecanicas

Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Simulation Dice Rolling Ratio / Combat Results Table

Categorias

Wargame World War II

Disenadores

Dick Rustin

Editoriales

Hobby Japan SPI (Simulations Publications Inc.)

Jugadores: 2 Players
Tiempo: 2-20 hours
Peso: Medium — 3,06/5
Ano: 1981
Puntuacion en BGG: 6,73
Posicion en BGG: #8620
Edad minima: 12+

Preguntas frecuentes

Sicily: The Race for Messina is designed for exactly 2 players.

A game of Sicily: The Race for Messina takes between 120 and 1200 minutes, depending on player count and experience.

Sicily: The Race for Messina has a complexity rating of 3.06/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.

The recommended minimum age for Sicily: The Race for Messina is 12+.

Sicily: The Race for Messina has a rating of 6.73/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 247 ratings. It is ranked #8620 overall.

Sicily: The Race for Messina was designed by Dick Rustin. It was published in 1981.