
- BGG rank
- BGG #469
- BGG rating
- 7.5
The Godfather: Corleone's Empire
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Scarface 1920: Bloody Business
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Scarface 1920: Bloody Business is an expansion for Scarface 1920 released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Toni Serradesanferm and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Area Majority / Influence.
Three years after the start of Prohibition, the battle for Chicago intensifies in an increasingly lucrative but unstable scenario for the gangs. The city has become too small, and the ambition of mobsters like Al Capone prevents them from settling for only a part of the pie. They want it all. Bloody Business expands the Scarface 1920 universe by introducing mechanics and elements that multiply the game's narrative power. It does so by increasing its flow, facilitating the implementation of some actions, enhancing players' strategies, and turning each game into a memorable battle for the throne of Chicago. It's time to take action!
Scarface 1920: Bloody Business supports 1–4 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 Scarface 1920: Bloody Business is 90–180 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 Scarface 1920: Bloody Business for ages 12 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.
Scarface 1920: Bloody Business has a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Scarface 1920: Bloody Business belongs to these categories: Economic, Mafia, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Scarface 1920: Bloody Business are: Toni Serradesanferm. 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 Scarface 1920: Bloody Business as an expansion for Scarface 1920. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Scarface 1920 to use it. Check that your edition of Scarface 1920 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.