2020 · Card Game
1565: St. Elmo's Pay – The Great Siege of Malta
Command either the Ottoman forces or the Knights of St John during the 1565 siege of Malta. Muster troops and resources, overcome obstacles, and fight across three fronts: Birgu, Senglea, and the fortress of Saint Elmo. This asymmetric tactical card game uses dedicated decks inspired by real people and events. It requires no deck building and recreates the opposing armies’ struggle through quick, competitive play.
- Players
- 1–2 best 2
- Playing time
- 30–40 min
- Age
- 14+
- Complexity
- 2.4 / 5
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- 3
- Players
- 45m
- Average play
- 7
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- 2
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