
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,432
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Machiavelli
- 4–8 players
- 480 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 1977

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

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Scenario Seven is an expansion for Firepower released in 1989 for 5–6 players. It was designed by S. Craig Taylor and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
The following is a new and truly different scenario for FIREPOWER buffs, designed to be played by five to six players in training for a life in crime. It springs from the twisted mind of that arch desperado, the designer of the game, who nevertheless has a keen eye for fun. The scenario is "The Bank Robbery" and is set in the 1920s/30s world of Eliot Ness and the Untouchables. It also includes complete stats for weapons of the period. —description from the designer This expansion/scenario was first published as an article in The General, Vol. 25, No. 5 (1989).
Scenario Seven supports 5–6 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.
Scenario Seven has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Scenario Seven belongs to these categories: Fighting and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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 Scenario Seven are: S. Craig Taylor. 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 Scenario Seven as an expansion for Firepower. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Firepower to use it. Check that your edition of Firepower is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.