Loyalty is a business. Betrayal is a career.
Il Capo is a cutthroat, gritty underworld, empire-building, strategy game for 2 to 8 players.
In Il Capo, you are a rising wise guy in Valient City, 1987 New Jersey, clawing your way to the top of the syndicate. To win, you must recruit a loyal crew, amass a fortune, and survive the constant threat of rival hits, police shakedowns and the wrath of Boss Moretti.
While you build your empire, your opponents are doing the same—and they won’t hesitate to take you out to secure their own seat at the table. Do you have the street smarts to survive the hits and become the ultimate Capo?
Key Features
- Recruit Your Crew: Build your Syndicate from 20 unique Crew Member cards, each offering different protection or specialist skills.
- Survive the Streets: Navigate a high-stakes 18″ x 27″ game board where every move could lead to a windfall or a hit attempt.
- Brutal Interaction: No Honor Among Thieves. Sabotage rivals, hijack their profits, and put a contract out on anyone getting too close to the top .
The Objective: Choose Your Path to Power – 2 Ways to Win
In Il Capo, there is no single way to the top. You have to decide: do you want to rule the streets, or run the business?
The Bloody Road: Become “Il Capo” Take the crown by force. You’ll need to survive hits from rival gangs, dodge Boss Moretti’s enforcers, and build a crew strong enough to strike back.
- The Goal: Build a crew and fortune and overthrow Moretti to claim your seat as the new Boss.
The Strategic Road: Become “Il Consigliere” Play the long game. Focus on outsmarting your rivals, protecting your reputation, and amassing a fortune that makes you untouchable.
- The Goal: Survive the sabotage and prove your value as you eliminate all the competition until you are named Boss Moretti’s indispensable right-hand man.
Game Specifications
- Players: 2–8
- Play Time: 60 – 180 Minutes
- Ages: 14+ (Recommended)
- Mechanisms: Area Movement, Hand Management, Take-That, Multiple Victory Conditions
What’s in the Box?
- The Turf: 1 Massive Game Board (18″ x 27″ Valient City Map)
- 20 Unique Crew Member Cards (Protection and Special Game Skills)
- The Fleet: Player Cars, Police Cruisers, and the dreaded Moretti Limo‘s
- The Tools: High-tension Game Spinner, Cash Deck, and Specialty Game Action Cards
