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Fictions: Memoirs of a Gangster
2023
Rules assistance for Fictions: Memoirs of a Gangster
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- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Fictions: Memoirs of a Gangster
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Fictions: Memoirs of a Gangster is a board game released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Juan Rodriguez and Fabien Riffaud and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
My good fellas, we have gathered you here today to share great news and possible plans. As you know, our family is renowned and respected throughout the neighbourhood, but I ask myself this: is it enough? What if we made this beautiful city our home? For this to happen, we need to be able to take the reins from a true position of power: the mayor's office. We start by making ourselves known in every corner of the city, we must ensure that our name is not only respected but feared, as it should be! Fictions is a cooperative game for 1 to 4 players based on the classic gangster novels of the 1920s and 1930s, also known as "pulp". During this adventure, you will play the role of a mafia boss whose objective is to gain power and take control of the city and ultimately win the mayoral elections in the last Scenario. To do so, you will have to complete two previous Scenarios in order to achieve enough prestige so that the most feared gangsters in the city join the ranks of your clan and help you carry out your ambitious plan. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Hobby World
- Ludonova
Questions and answers
Fictions: Memoirs of a Gangster supports 1–4 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 Fictions: Memoirs of a Gangster is 30–90 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 Fictions: Memoirs of a Gangster for ages 14 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.
Fictions: Memoirs of a Gangster has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Fictions: Memoirs of a Gangster belongs to these categories: Adventure and Mafia. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game. 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 Fictions: Memoirs of a Gangster are: Juan Rodriguez and Fabien Riffaud. 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 Fictions: Memoirs of a Gangster 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.