Sicily '43: The Beginning of the End (1981)

About this game

Landing in Sicily is, for the Allies, the first step in an Axis country and a possibility to change the historical course of the war. Degree of difficulty: 5/6 Contents: Cardboard tables to determine battle results, artillery fire and air bombardments. Calendar with a list of towns and the exact date in which they were conquered. 250 pieces in plastic, matte finish cardboard, cut and printed on both sides. Board in rigid, thick cardboard with a matte plastic finish, cut into 5 pieces. Rule booklet in 4 languages with examples. Plastic storage tray and dice.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.8/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.