1565 Siege of Malta

Malta 1565 - The Turks versus the Knights of Malta in the last battle of the Crusades at the dawn of gunpowder.

Highlights:

Both sides have elite units that can affect battle results with die re-rolls.  These are limited so deciding when to use them is important.

The siege in 1565 was during the early days when gunpowder came into use.  Each side has very limited use of gunpowder for musketry which can help their odds of success.

The Turks also have limited gunpowder for artillery.  While in supply they can bombard the Malta forts.  The Turks also have a siege tower they can use.

Play solitaire as Muslims or Christians

Each game includes:

• Box

• Hard Mounted Game Board

• 2 sets of troop markers (one set per army)

• 2 sets of solitaire cards (one set per army)*Only 1 set of solitaire cards in 414BC Syracuse

• Command Decision Cards

• 2 Field Order Books (one per army)

• Rule Book

• Custom plastic storage tray

• Dice

Complexity: 3 of 10

Solitaire Suitability: 10 of 10

Playing Time: 30 to 60 minutes

Players: 1-2