- BGG rank
- BGG #5,048
- BGG rating
- 6.2
504
- 2–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,126
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Catch Don Falconi
2022
Rules assistance for Catch Don Falconi
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 15–30 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Catch Don Falconi
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Catch Don Falconi is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Stephan Mosele and Vasco Estermann and its main mechanics are Race, Player Elimination, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
A fast-paced, chili-peppered chase in form of a boardgame. The notorious mafiosi Don Falconi escapes again from prison, where he is held for illegal distribution of his 'chili-boost' sauce in his pizza restaurants chain. The police from the 3 city-districts is alarmed and tries to catch him, before he can flee the city. The game has 5 different playing levels from 'easy' to 'diabolic'. So there's a fit for children from age of 6 to strategic thinking board game enthusiasts. By laying street cards, the street network of the city is build up and as the route of Don Falconi crosses with the routes of the police officers, the police might get blocked in the chase or manage to catch Don Falconi. If Don Falconi reaches an escape card, his escape was successful. —description from the designer
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Questions and answers
Catch Don Falconi 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 Catch Don Falconi is 15–30 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 Catch Don Falconi for ages 6 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.
Catch Don Falconi has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Catch Don Falconi belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Abstract Strategy, and Mafia. Its main mechanics are Race, Player Elimination, and Tile Placement. 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 Catch Don Falconi are: Stephan Mosele and Vasco Estermann. 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 Catch Don Falconi 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.