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Si, Oscuro Padrino!
2007
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- 4–11 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 4 players
Rules assistant for Si, Oscuro Padrino!
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Si, Oscuro Padrino! is a board game released in 2007 for 4–11 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Gianluca Santopietro and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Single Loser Game, and Storytelling.
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About the game
After the huge success of Aye, Dark Overlord! We'll make you... "an offer you can't refuse!" Where is my money?! A ruthless boss, ten shady characters, eleven mysterious black leather's bags, a lot of money. If your excuses won't be quick and convincing you'll get yourself a nice pair of concrete shoes and you'll sleep with the fishes in the bay. Si, Oscuro Padrino! is a quick and exciting party game that will take you to the fascinating and dangerous America of the '20. Every player will play the part of one of the members of the "family" of the boss, from the wife to the accountant, to the henchman; everyone has his agenda, and a person to protect... will you be the one to be sentenced to death?
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Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Hobby World
- ToyCo
- Stratelibri
Questions and answers
Si, Oscuro Padrino! supports 4–11 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 Si, Oscuro Padrino! is 30 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 Si, Oscuro Padrino! 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.
Si, Oscuro Padrino! has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Si, Oscuro Padrino! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Economic. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Single Loser Game, and Storytelling. 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 Si, Oscuro Padrino! are: Gianluca Santopietro. 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 Si, Oscuro Padrino! 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.