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Sicily '43: The Beginning of the End
1981
Rules assistance for Sicily '43: The Beginning of the End
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Sicily '43: The Beginning of the End
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Sicily '43: The Beginning of the End is a board game released in 1981 for 2–4 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Marco Donadoni and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the 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.
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Questions and answers
Sicily '43: The Beginning of the End supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Sicily '43: The Beginning of the End is 240 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Sicily '43: The Beginning of the End for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Sicily '43: The Beginning of the End has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Sicily '43: The Beginning of the End belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Sicily '43: The Beginning of the End are: Marco Donadoni. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Sicily '43: The Beginning of the End as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.