
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,614
- BGG rating
- 5.6
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 1981

1987
Rules assistance for Distrito 21
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Distrito 21 is a board game released in 1987 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Pepe Pineda and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Point to Point Movement.
Game of abstract strategy. The objective of the game is capture the boss of the other side. The sides of the game are: the gangsters and the police. There are three types of units: For the police: 1 Police Inspector 7 Detectives 8 Agents For the gangsters: 1 Gang Boss 7 Bodyguards 8 Gunmen The board represents the streets of a district of the city (21th District), and the units move along these streets respecting the one-way streets (apart from the bosses who can move in all directions). The bosses move one square. The Detectives and bodyguards move three squares and the policemen and gunmen move two squares
Distrito 21 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Distrito 21 is 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 Distrito 21 for ages 9 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.
Distrito 21 has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Distrito 21 belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Point to Point Movement. 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 Distrito 21 are: Pepe Pineda. 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 Distrito 21 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.