# Bitter Victory:  The Invasion of Sicily, 1943

Bitter Victory:  The Invasion of Sicily, 1943 is a board game for 1–2 players. It plays in 60–120 minutes and is meant for ages 12 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2.

- **Players:** 1–2 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 60–120 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 12+
- **Complexity:** 2.5 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2006
- **Categories:** World War II, Wargame
- **Mechanics:** Hexagon Grid, Chit-Pull System
- **Owned by:** 1 Ludoya players

**Designers:** Brian L. Knipple

**Artists:** Susan Robinson, Shane Ivey, Beth Donahue

**Publishers:** Avalanche Press Ltd.

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/bitter-victory-the-invasion-of-sicily-1943)
- [Bitter Victory:  The Invasion of Sicily, 1943 in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/bitter-victory-the-invasion-of-sicily-1943)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/24013)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-10-22. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._