King of Chicago
- Players: 2–6 players
- Play time: 120 min
- BGG rating: 6.6
About King of Chicago
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."
- Released
- 2005
- Designers
- Steven Camphausen, Jeppe Jorgensen, Rune Jorgensen, Jakob Keller, Morten Primdal
- Age
- 14+
- Best with
- 5 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play King of Chicago?
King of Chicago plays with 2–6 players.
What is the best player count for King of Chicago?
BoardGameGeek community voters say King of Chicago is best with 5 players (6 votes).
How long does King of Chicago take to play?
A game of King of Chicago takes 120 min.
What age is King of Chicago for?
The recommended minimum age for King of Chicago is 14+.
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