King of Chicago

Published 2005

From the designers' website: "From nobody to little fish to bootlegger to capo di tuti capi... King of Chicago is a board game about building the strongest gangster empire of 1920s Chicago. It's a strategy game with ample opportunities for politics, alliances, betrayal, and luck. Each player gains strength and power through building illegal businesses and hiring handpicked mobsters to his gang. In bullet rains from drive by shootings, raids, and corrupt police, historic Chicago becomes the perfect setting for this action packed board game. King of Chicago is for 2 - 6 players Ages 14 and up The game appeals to fans of classics such as Risk, Axis and Allies and Illuminati. It's an intensive game for younger players, and an intelligent challenge for more experienced board game enthusiasts."

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Mechanics

Action Point Allowance System Action Points Area Movement Negotiation Partnerships Pick-up and Deliver Team-Based Game

Categories

Mafia Negotiation

Designers

Jakob Keller Jeppe Jorgensen Morten Primdal Rune Jorgensen Steven Camphausen

Publishers

TUSBAS Alliance
King of Chicago

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.55/5
Year
2005
BGG Rating
6.59
BGG Rank
#11888
Min Age
14+

Frequently Asked Questions

King of Chicago supports 2 to 6 players.
A typical game of King of Chicago takes about 120 minutes.
King of Chicago has a complexity rating of 2.55/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for King of Chicago is 14+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
King of Chicago has a rating of 6.59/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 189 ratings. It is ranked #11888 overall.
King of Chicago was designed by Jakob Keller, Jeppe Jorgensen, Morten Primdal, Rune Jorgensen, Steven Camphausen. It was published in 2005.