- BGG rank
- BGG #3,763
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Narcos: The Board Game
2018
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- 2–5 players
- 75–100 min
- 18+
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 2 players
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Narcos: The Board Game is a board game released in 2018 for 2–5 players, 75–100 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Fel Barros and Renato Silva Sasdelli and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Point to Point Movement, and Secret Unit Deployment.
About the game
Narcos: The Board Game, which is based on the television series Narcos, puts players in the roles of the series' most powerful characters and factions as they rewrite the story behind the rise and fall of El Patrón. One person acts as El Patrón, managing a growing narcotics empire while trying to keep their location on the board a secret. The remaining players lead the Hunter factions: the DEA, Policía Nacional de Colombia, Cali Cartel, and the guerrilla extremist group. These seemingly disparate groups are united in their common interest to discover the hidden position of El Patrón, sharing information and discussing strategies. If the El Patrón player manages to complete their secret objectives without being captured by the Hunters, they win. However, if the Hunters are able to uncover El Patrón's location, they succeed in their mission and win. —description from the publisher
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- Edge Entertainment
- Delta Vision Publishing
- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- asmodee
- Portal Games
- CMON Global Limited
- CrowD Games
Questions and answers
Narcos: The Board Game supports 2–5 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 Narcos: The Board Game is 75–100 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 Narcos: The Board Game for ages 18 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.
Narcos: The Board Game has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Narcos: The Board Game belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Deduction, and Mafia. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Point to Point Movement, and Secret Unit Deployment. 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 Narcos: The Board Game are: Fel Barros and Renato Silva Sasdelli. 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 Narcos: The Board Game 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.