
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,202
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Masters of Crime: Vendetta
- 1–6 players
- 120–240 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021

Expansion for Однажды в Чикаго (Once upon a time in Chicago)
2021
Rules assistance for Однажды в Чикаго: Ограбление поезда (Once upon a time in Chicago: Train Robbery)
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Однажды в Чикаго: Ограбление поезда (Once upon a time in Chicago: Train Robbery) is an expansion for Однажды в Чикаго (Once upon a time in Chicago) released in 2021 for 1–6 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Ilya Datskevitch and its main mechanics are Deduction, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
John Fitzpatrick's new investigation: at night, a gang of miscreants stopped and robbed an express train carrying a large sum of money for the city treasury at the entrance to Chicago Station. In addition to the familiar newspaper articles, ciphers and clues, there are new, additional gameplay mechanics in this mission. For example, players now need to pay attention to the time of day, as the result of visiting some locations will depend on it.
Однажды в Чикаго: Ограбление поезда (Once upon a time in Chicago: Train Robbery) supports 1–6 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 Однажды в Чикаго: Ограбление поезда (Once upon a time in Chicago: Train Robbery) is 10 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 Однажды в Чикаго: Ограбление поезда (Once upon a time in Chicago: Train Robbery) 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.
Однажды в Чикаго: Ограбление поезда (Once upon a time in Chicago: Train Robbery) belongs to these categories: Deduction, Mafia, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign 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 Однажды в Чикаго: Ограбление поезда (Once upon a time in Chicago: Train Robbery) are: Ilya Datskevitch. 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 Однажды в Чикаго: Ограбление поезда (Once upon a time in Chicago: Train Robbery) as an expansion for Однажды в Чикаго (Once upon a time in Chicago). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Однажды в Чикаго (Once upon a time in Chicago) to use it. Check that your edition of Однажды в Чикаго (Once upon a time in Chicago) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.