
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,154
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Stars of Akarios
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for Code 3: The Corrupt Mayor
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Code 3: The Corrupt Mayor is an expansion for Code 3 released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Brandon Byler and Matt Ruggiero and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Storytelling.
The Corrupt Mayor is one of the first 3 expansions packs for Code 3. It includes a new officer, new chief and new scenario to play.
Code 3: The Corrupt Mayor 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 Code 3: The Corrupt Mayor is 60–90 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 Code 3: The Corrupt Mayor for ages 13 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.
Code 3: The Corrupt Mayor belongs to these categories: Humor, Adventure, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Storytelling. 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 Code 3: The Corrupt Mayor are: Brandon Byler and Matt Ruggiero. 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 Code 3: The Corrupt Mayor as an expansion for Code 3. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Code 3 to use it. Check that your edition of Code 3 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.