- BGG rating
- 7.0
Однажды в Чикаго: Ограбление поезда (Once upon a time in Chicago: Train Robbery)
- 1–6 players
- 10 min
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,366
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Однажды в Чикаго (Once upon a time in Chicago)
2021
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- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- 18+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 1 player
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Однажды в Чикаго (Once upon a time in Chicago) is a board game released in 2021 for 1–6 players, 60 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.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Однажды в Чикаго Спецвыпуск 2: Кинодрама (Once upon a time in Chicago: Movie Drama)
- 1–6 players
- 60–90 min
- 2021
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About the game
You will find yourself in the role of journalist John Fitzpatrick, in the cycle of events taking place in Chicago in 1929, when the "dry law" has not yet been repealed and the Great Depression has not yet begun. In a city where gangsters and bootleggers are often more powerful than politicians, and where corruption and smuggling flourish, young journalist Fitzpatrick makes a name for himself by investigating the underpinnings of apparently unremarkable crimes. Only logic and flair can help you. Ambiguous clues, vague hints, encrypted messages, random phrases, and sometimes blatant lies - all this will come across you during your investigation and will give you the key to exposing the villains. You have to plunge into the world of robberies and murders, get to the bottom of the truth in four main and one secret mission, each of which has its own plot (partly related to other missions), a unique set of characters and evidence. More than 50 unique locations are waiting for you, where you will visit during the game. For example, the Great Leader barbershop, the University of Chicago, the Chattanooga Arms weapons store and even Madame Zhu-Zhu's cheerful salon Вы окажетесь в роли журналиста Джона Фицпатрика, в круговороте событий, происходящих в Чикаго 1929 года, когда «сухой закон» еще не отменен, а Великая депрессия еще не началась.В городе, где гангстеры и бутлегеры часто влиятельнее, чем политики, где процветают коррупция и контрабанда, молодой журналист Фицпатрик делает себе имя на расследованиях подоплеки тех преступлений, которые на первый взгляд кажутся непримечательными. Вам могут помочь только логика и чутье. Неоднозначные подсказки, туманные намеки, зашифрованные послания, случайные фразы, а иногда и наглая ложь – все это встретится вам во время расследования и даст ключ к разоблачению злодеев. Вам предстоит, погрузившись в мир ограблений и убийств, докопаться до истины в четырех основных и одной секретной миссии, каждая из которых обладает своим сюжетом (отчасти связанным с другими миссиями), уникальным набором фигурантов и улик. Вас ждут более 50 уникальных локаций, где вам предстоит побывать в ходе игры. Например, барбершоп «Великий вождь», Чикагский университет, оружейный магазин «Читтануга Армс» и даже веселый салон мадам Жу-жу.
Designers
Publishers
- Rightgames RBG SIA
Questions and answers
Однажды в Чикаго (Once upon a time in Chicago) 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 (Once upon a time in Chicago) is 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 Однажды в Чикаго (Once upon a time in Chicago) 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 (Once upon a time in 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.
Однажды в Чикаго (Once upon a time in Chicago) belongs to these categories: Deduction and Mafia. 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 (Once upon a time in Chicago) 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 (Once upon a time in 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.