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Kings of Chicago
2023
Rules assistance for Kings of Chicago
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- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Kings of Chicago
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Kings of Chicago is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Wojciech Frelich and its main mechanics are Income, Area Majority / Influence, and Worker Placement, Different Worker Types.
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About the game
Chicago, 1930, Prohibition times. Society is rebelling against the ban on alcohol trade. Almost everyone is looking for their own ways to taste any drink. Home distilleries and smuggling techniques abound. The black market is flourishing, and representatives of the underworld are flourishing they don't even really hide their actions. Bribes are becoming ubiquitous, and alcohol is no less available than before the ban. During the game Kings of Chicago, players will take on the role of gang leaders competing for control over strategic locations in Chicago. They will smuggle barrels of alcohol to various places, gradually building your influence. It will be important to adapt to the prevailing conditions in the city and competition movements. The winner will be the one who earns the most from this practice. Do you dare to take part in this dirty game? In the game, players are taking on the role of alcohol smugglers during prohibited times. They are moving workers' tokens from place to place and smuggling barrels in locations. Every worker has special ability, so it`s important to plan your movement wisely. The game uses an area control mechanism, so achieving as much domination as possible to win is important. At the end of the game, players count their income from locations and money earned during the gameplay. The winner is the person who reached the biggest amount of money. Chicago, rok 1930, czasy Prohibicji. Społeczeństwo buntuje się przeciw zakazowi handlu alkoholem. Niemal każdy szuka swoich sposobów na skosztowanie jakiegokolwiek trunku. Powstaje mnóstwo domowych destylarni i technik przemytu. Czarny rynek kwitnie w najlepsze, a przedstawiciele półświatka nawet nieszczególnie kryją się ze swoimi działaniami. Łapówki stają się wszechobecne, a alkohol nie mniej dostępny, niż przed zakazem. Podczas rozgrywki w Kings of Chicago gracze wcielą się w liderów gangów, rywalizujących o kontrolę nad strategicznymi lokacjami w Chicago. Będą przemycać beczki z alkoholem do rozmaitych miejsc, stopniowo budując swoje wpływy. Istotne będzie dostosowywanie się do warunków panujących w mieście i ruchów konkurencji. Zwycięży ten, kto zarobi najwięcej na tym procederze. Czy odważycie się wziąć udział w tej nieczystej grze?-description from publisher
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Questions and answers
Kings of Chicago 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 Kings of Chicago is 30–60 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 Kings of Chicago 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.
Kings of Chicago has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Kings of Chicago belongs to these categories: Economic and Mafia. Its main mechanics are Income, Area Majority / Influence, and Worker Placement, Different Worker Types. 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 Kings of Chicago are: Wojciech Frelich. 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 Kings of Chicago 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.