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Chicago Gangsters
2009
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Chicago Gangsters is a board game released in 2009 for 3–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jürgen Kiedaisch.
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About the game
Chicago in the Golden Twenties: The players take the role of a Mafia clan and compete for domination of the city. They will use any means necessary - you won't get far without blackmail and bribery. Nor will you make it alone; you'll need to work with fellow players to take over the neighborhoods. However, these alliances change more often than the weather: if you're not working with someone, you're working against them. Who will best use their contacts with judges, bank directors and clubs - the best to run a lucrative business in smuggling alcohol?
Editions
- Chicago GangstersdeKOSMOS2009
- Chicago GangstersitStupor Mundi
Questions and answers
Chicago Gangsters supports 3–5 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 Chicago Gangsters is 60 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 Chicago Gangsters 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.
Chicago Gangsters 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.
Chicago Gangsters belongs to these categories: Card Game and Mafia. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Chicago Gangsters and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Chicago Gangsters are: Jürgen Kiedaisch. 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 Chicago Gangsters 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.