Organized Crime
BGG rank
BGG #22,651
BGG rating
5.8

Organized Crime

1974

Rules assistance for Organized Crime

Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

  • 2–4 players
  • 180 min
  • 14+
  • Complexity 2.4/5

For 2 players

Rules assistant for Organized Crime

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Organized Crime is a board game released in 1974 for 2–4 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by James Koplow and its main mechanics are Trading, Roll / Spin and Move, and Area Majority / Influence.

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About the game

The object of the game is to be the ONLY surviving player. A player is removed from the game when his Boss is rubbed-out. Much of the game involves moving Hit-Men about a circular board in an attempt to build up your influence via corrupt politicians, illegal activities and business investments. Occasionally, Hit-Men can be penalized for making mistakes (cards are drawn and effects are carried out), sometimes attempts at rubbing out mob bosses may occur. There are also opportunities for negotiation á la: "If you help me with a vote of support, I will pay for the next business venture you land on." Cards, money and promises are all possible bargaining chips. A little known, "classic" boardgame from 1974.

Designers

Publishers

  • Iron Crown Enterprises
  • Koplow Games

Questions and answers

Organized Crime 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.