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Gangster
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Sicilianos
2004
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Sicilianos is a board game released in 2004 for 3–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 11 and up. It was designed by Czarnè.
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About the game
Sicilianos takes us into Sicily during the 1930's. Already then, it was a fine art for the early Mafiosos to launder their ill-gotten gains. Just like today, this was done through 'legitimate' businesses like laundries, restaurants or antique shops. As players of this canny card game, we must take our dirty money and invest it in money-making small enterprises. To do this, we have the use of a powerful Familia. Unfortunately, other clans have something against us being able to successfully found our enterprises. So, in this game, a legitimate business only comes into being after a hefty clan war. The player who manages to make the most 'clean' money is crowned the head mafioso. But if someone should manage to open one of each of the different business types, he is crowned prince of the island without a fight.
Editions
- SicilianosdeZoch Verlag2004
Questions and answers
Sicilianos supports 3–6 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 Sicilianos is 45 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 Sicilianos for ages 11 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.
Sicilianos has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Sicilianos belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Mafia. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Sicilianos and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Sicilianos are: Czarnè. 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 Sicilianos 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.