Lawless Empire

A game by Shin Wong

3 - 5 Players 90 - 120 minutes Medium

Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Memory

Bluffing, Dice, Mafia, Negotiation

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Description

In Lawless Empire, you'll step into the shoes of a Mafioso, navigating the dark underworld of crime and corruption. With 3 to 5 players, this 90 to 120 minute game is all about building your empire through strategic scheming, bribery, extortion, and recruitment. Using unique dice mechanics, you'll allocate dice to various plans, vying for control of syndicates, lucre tokens, and new soldati to carry out your dirty work. But it's not just about luck - the game's complexity is balanced by the need for hand management, memory, and negotiation, making it accessible to fans of board games. As you play, you'll need to bluff, negotiate, and manipulate your opponents to get ahead, all while keeping your true identity and agenda hidden. With multiple paths to victory, you can focus on building your empire with wealth, recruiting soldati to do your bidding, or dominating syndicates through clever dice placement and scheme cards. The game's hidden elements, including your Mafioso identity, scheme cards, and syndicate orders, add a layer of excitement and unpredictability, making each game a thrilling experience. Whether you're a seasoned board game player or just looking for a new challenge, Lawless Empire offers a fresh take on dice mechanics and strategic gameplay, with plenty of opportunities for social interaction and cunning strategy.